Very begginerish question

[Ivan Kohler]

On Mon, May 03, 1999 at 03:45:03PM +1000, Ray Brighenti wrote:
>  Hi Ivan,
>  I feel most embarrassed about asking this but looking at the
>  instructions
>  - Add the user `freeside' to your system.
>  Does this mean to actually add a user on Unix called freeside?

Yes.

> If so  what password do you allocate (or doesn't this matter)

You should pick your password yourself.

>  - Add the freeside database to your database engine. (with MySQL)
>  (with PostgreSQL)
>  OK, I've got a copy of MySQL running on another computer, so with the
>  links to the MySQL site do I have to construct the database by hand
>  going off the Schema reference in the Documentation?

No, you create the tables when you run bin/fs-setup.

If you're using a remote MySQL, you should be aware of security concerns
such as sensitive data being sent in the clear across the network.

>  I'm sorry if these questions seem stupid.
>  Thanks
>  Ray



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