Solaris 11 PHP MySQL

Solaris 11 is a powerful and versatile operating system that is perfect for running a wide range of web applications. One of the most popular tools for building these applications is PHP, a scripting language that is ideal for creating dynamic websites.

If you are building a web application that requires a database, you will likely also be using MySQL, a popular open-source relational database management system. Together, PHP and MySQL make a powerful combination for building sophisticated web applications that can handle large volumes of data.

Installing PHP and MySQL on Solaris 11

To install PHP and MySQL on Solaris 11, you will need to first install the required packages. These packages can be installed using the pkg command:

$ sudo pkg install php-56 mysql-56

Once the packages are installed, you will need to configure them using the pkg command. This will ensure that the various components of PHP and MySQL are properly installed and configured.

Building Web Applications with PHP and MySQL

To build a web application with PHP and MySQL, you will need to start by creating the necessary database and tables. This can be done using the MySQL command-line interface:

$ mysql -u root -p
Enter password: ********
mysql> CREATE DATABASE my_database;
mysql> USE my_database;
mysql> CREATE TABLE my_table (
    id INT(6) UNSIGNED AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
    name VARCHAR(30) NOT NULL,
    email VARCHAR(50) NOT NULL,
    created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP ON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
);

Once the database and tables are created, you can start building your web application using PHP. Here is a simple example of a PHP script that connects to the MySQL database and retrieves some data:

<?php
$servername = "localhost";
$username = "myusername";
$password = "mypassword";
$dbname = "my_database";

$conn = new mysqli($servername, $username, $password, $dbname);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
    die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
}

$sql = "SELECT id, name, email FROM my_table";
$result = $conn->query($sql);

if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
    while($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
        echo "id: " . $row["id"]. " - Name: " . $row["name"]. " - Email: " . $row["email"]. "<br>";
    }
} else {
    echo "0 results";
}
$conn->close();
?>

This script retrieves all data from the my_table table and prints it out in a formatted manner. Of course, you can customize this script to do whatever you need, whether it is a simple form submission or a complex data analysis.

Conclusion

With PHP and MySQL installed on Solaris 11, you have everything you need to build powerful and dynamic web applications. Whether you are building a small personal blog or a large e-commerce store, these tools give you the flexibility and control you need to create something truly unique.