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Created by
Ryann A. Levo, last updated on May 12, 2014
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Using the MySQL server installed on the Cornell Stack
The Cornell Stack now offers customers access to their own installation of MySQL. This differs from previous LAMP offerings at Cornell, where the MySQL server was on a shared server, with limited access for customers.
Setting up a database on the Cornell Stack
- When you request your new Cornell Stack VM be sure to include that you want MySQL installed as well.
- Once you receive your new VM information from Webservices, you'll need to log into the Hosting Dashboard, click on the Servers button, and find the new VM (will be named like "webhost###.serverfarm.cornell.edu).
- Click on the VM name which will take you to the VM status page. About halfway down you should see a link for "Database Admin Page" - if you do not, please contact webservices@cornell.edu to open a ticket to get the MySQL access enabled.
If you currently use the shared server from CIT (known as lampdbprod.cit.cornell.edu or mustang01.serverfarm.cornell.edu), customers are requested to move you database info from the shared server to your own MySQL instance (either on a Cornell Stack VM or a customer-provided MySQL server.