Remote MySQL

[dank4000]

I'm sure this is a really stoopid question but....

Is it possible to connect to a MYsql server (let's say on a free host such as tripod.co.uk) from a remote script on a completely different host.

I know that for instance tripod uses 'localhost' as the server address but would there be a way to get the actual location of the mysql server and connect to it in that way.

[Mika]

yes, you can do this, but the host must allow it and of course you have to ask them the address, so you can access the mysql remotely.

[dank4000]

hmm me thinks the chances or Tripod letting me do that are quite slim.

Surely there must be some way to find out where it's located