Can I set my database hostname as ‘localhost’?
No, you would need to set the database hostname as the server that it’s on at BelieveHost – Cloud. You can find this by going to the MySQL Databases icon within a package. The hostname you’ll need to use will be something similiar to ‘shareddb1b.hosting.stackcp.net’ although it’s likely the database name on your package will be different….
Can I view my FTP, email address, or database passwords?
We encrypt all FTP, email and database passwords so they are not visible as plain text inside your control panel. The exception is the very first FTP account: this password is visible on the right hand side when you manage your hosting. You’re able to change all passwords and changes are usually processed immediately. Please…
How do I create a MySQL database?
You can create MySQL databases in seconds directly from your BelieveHost – Cloud control panel. This option is unavailable for packages hosted on our WordPress platform due to its WP-optimised nature. If you need to create a MySQL database, you’ll need to move the website to our Linux platform.To create new MySQL databases: 1. Log in…
How do I import a .sql file via phpMyAdmin?
You can use phpMyAdmin to import an .SQL file with your database information. To do this: Log in to your database via phpMyAdmin (https://stackcp.com > Manage Hosting > [select package] > phpMyAdmin) Choose the database you want to import your .SQL file to from the left hand side. Click the Import tab at the top of the page. Select Choose File and locate the .SQL file on…
How do I manage my Microsoft SQL database?
We recommend using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) for managing your Microsoft SQL databases. This industry-standard software provides a comprehensive environment for Microsoft SQL database creation, access, configuration, development, and other management features. It includes a variety of components including visual database tools, code and text editors, object management, boilerplate text management, and more. With SSMS you can deploy, monitor,…
What is MS-SQL?
Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDMS) developed by Microsoft. As a database server, it is a software product with the primary function of storing and retrieving data as requested by other software applications. These applications may run either on the same computer or on another computer across a network, such as the internet. A relational database management system means…
What is BelieveDB?
BelieveDB is a fork of MySQL. The database structure and indexes of MariaDB are the same as MySQL. This makes MariaDB a backward compatible, drop-in replacement for MySQL. We currently run MariaDB version 10.2.29 To check the version of MariaDB: Head to Manage Hosting, then phpMyAdmin. Select the database in the left-hand panel. Select the Query tab at the top….
What’s the maximum MySQL database size allowed?
At BelieveHost – Cloud, each MySQL database you create can store up to 1024 MB (1 GB) of data. As databases comprise of only text, this is a lot of space in real terms; to put it into perspective, a Believehost – Cloud customer’s average database size is just 10 MB. In the rare event…