January 9, 2006

How to create a MySQL database in CPanel

by Brian Turner

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thank you for visiting!Lots of online software needs to run from a database, and a PHP with MySQL combination is a common requirement.
However, setting up a database online can seem like a daunting prospect if you’ve never done one before. […]



October 16, 2005

Setting up a charity in Scotland

by Brian Turner

Resources for setting up a charity in the UK and Scotland

Setting up a charity in the UK can be a complex process, not least because the rules are different in Scotland to England and Wales.
A principle complication is that in Scotland the procedures for registering a charitable instituation are changing, and will come under the […]



October 6, 2005

Introduction to using mod_rewrite

by Brian Turner

Why mod_rewrite is important
Mod_rewrite is an important topic, because one of the biggest development issues for the online business is having a site that is friendly to search engines.
This is because search engines of all types have become the major way for people to find not just information, but also products and services.
The problem […]



September 15, 2004

How to SSH

by Brian Turner

An introduction to using SSH
Here’s something for reference purposes - a quick SSH start-up guide.
1. Get SSH client
Firstly, you’ll need a SSH client. One of the simplest Freeware SSH client applications out there is PuTTY, which can be downloaded from here:
Download PuTTY SSH client
Simply download the putty.exe file to an appropriate folder or to […]