Creating a persistent db connection

[horaliar]

I'm totally new to the php and mysql world. I just downloaded the required software to start learning and I have a bit of a problem. I don't have a server and I installed MySQL on my machine and I've found on several tutorials that a persistent database conection is required in order to complete such tutorial. How can I create this type of conection? Another thing, I'm not so sure if I installed MySQL correctly, when I log in, I'm not asked for a username, only for a password. Help! Thanks!

[zq29]

If its only asking you for a password, you have not set up any additional accounts, and as such it is auto logging you into root - I guess.

You can open a persistant connection with mysql_pconnect() - Check the PHP manual for more info.

[horaliar]

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If its only asking you for a password, you have not set up any additional accounts, and as such it is auto logging you into root - I guess.

You can open a persistant connection with mysql_pconnect() - Check the PHP manual for more info.
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Sorry for not answering, I thought I would receive an e-mail notification once a post was made to the question. My problem was solved and you are completely right, I haven't set up any accounts so that's why it automatically logs me in as root only. Thanks!