If you need to allow remote connections to your MySQL server, see how you can easily accomplish that task.

Do you have problems accessing a MySQL or MariaDB Linux server on your local network? If so, you may need to change a few settings and files.

I have an IIS6 box w/ PHP installed. One of the php pages requires a connection to a remote MySQL 5 box (same subnet, so no fw issues).With this same user on the MySQL box itself, I can connect ...

It could be a firewall issue, or mysql could be bound to localhost.<BR><BR>What does 'netstat -ln | grep 3306' on the server return?

The new version now supports HTTP Tunnel, MySQL version 5.X and Triggers. With this new version, users do not need to rely on Webmin or phpMyAdmin for slow remote MySQL administration.

If you manage multiple MySQL servers and want a simplified means of logging in, see how to use the new passwordless authentication feature.