I'm looking for an opinion...

I have apache, php, perl, mysql all running fine on my rh7.1 box. I want to use mysql with php but the rpms did not build it with the mysql option enabled. All the docs I read say to reinstall php and apache with the source files (SRPM) and enable mysql.

I can't find any instructions on how to just rebuild php to create a new module that includes mysql (seems pretty odd)

I'm nervous about loosing apache, perl and everthing else that works ok now. The redhat source srpms' also put the binaries in differnet directories than the original install (/usr/local/.. vs /usr/share/..).

Should I remove the php and apache rpms and re-install from srpms or plain tar files? I've only done a couple of installs, none over exisiting, working code.

thanks

Since your requiring such specific functionality I'd suggest you attempt to build your own apache/mySql/php/perl system from scratch. You can specify which directory it installs to, and therefore when your satisfied that it's running well just uninstall the old stuff.

there are some fantastic documents on apache/php/perl/mysql installs if you just search google. They'll give you relevant command lines and such.

J

I just got it working w/o disturbing my current webserver. There is a lot of documentation out there, unfortunately they're all different. Believe it or not apache, redhat and php websites where not helpful. Mysql.org was very helpful.

All is well now and I can see why php is popular. I do a lot of cgi/perl but php to mysql is significantly faster.