MySQL connection persisting redirect?

[monkey_05_06]

I'm working on a script where I would like a MySQL link identifier to persist over a redirect to another URL. I've tried using session variables to persist the identifier:

 

<?php
  session_start();
  $conn = @mysql_connect("localhost", "username", "pass");
  $_SESSION["conn"] = $conn;
  header("Location: $url");
  ?>

 

The variable persists the redirect, but the identifier seems to be getting modified. I know for a fact that it is a valid MySQL link identifier prior to the redirect, however after the redirect it is invalid. Is there any explanation for this???

[trq]

You cannot store a resource within a session. Why do you think you need a persistent connection?

[monkey_05_06]

Hmmm...actually I can think of a way to work around it now that I know it can't be done. Thanks!

[trq]

The question still remains. Why do you think you need this? There is rarely a good reason for trying to do so.

[monkey_05_06]

Because it's 3:15 AM [here]. The more important question is why I would be awake. I guess I just figured it would be easier for me to keep the connection open than having to reopen it. I've got all the pertinent data regarding connecting to MySQL available to both pages...it was really just a matter of lack of experience with PHP...and being extremely tired. I understand now why that line of thinking doesn't really make sense.