[SOLVED] MySQL - connect, check if present

[Hyperjase]

Hey guys,

 

This is probably something very simple but how do I go about checking if a remote MySQL database is online ... then if it is, carry on with the rest of the sript, or if it's offline - show a page on the server.

 

I have an idea how to do it ... but can't quite get it straight in my head.

 

HJ

[unkwntech]

<?php
$link = mysql_connect(...) or die(//do if link fails);

or if you don't want the script to die do this

<?php
$link = mysql_connct(...);
if(!$link)
{
   //Fail
}
  //pass

[Hyperjase]

Perfect!  Thanks for the extremely quick reply too!!

 

Works like a charm!

 

HJ