Using MariaDB (MySQL) with IBM i PHP Following Part 3 – where we verified our installation of IBM i MariaDB (MySQL) – the next red hot, and slightly relieved, question is “OK, So just how do we use this darn MySQL Database on our IBM i Server??” Me – with a cold coffee Now that

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Ever wanted to find your IBM i OS Version in RPG? Following on from this old blog about how to find the OS version from a CL Program (and when I say OLD I mean from back in 2009, when I was still young and crispy.. as opposed to how I am now; old, wrinkled

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Verify MariaDB – MySQL on IBM i Following Part 2 – where we installed IBM i MariaDB (MySQL) – the next burning question is “OK, so it looks like it installed, so how do we check it and use it?” Me – with a coffee Now that we have MariaDB – MySQL is on your

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It’s time to install MariaDB on IBM i Following Part 1 – let’s dive into installing the actual thing and wade through any problems we see along the way. … Me – with a coffee MariaDB is a replacement for MySQL MariaDB is a fast, open-source, community developed branch of MySQL. Internal commands use the

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Ever wanted to use WordPress on IBM i? What is WordPress? WordPress is an open-source Content Management System written in PHP and paired with a MySQL or MariaDB database. Features include a comprehensive plugin architecture and a visual theme system. WordPress is powered by a webserver – what options do we have? HTTP Server for

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