best method to identify php environment

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hello;

 

I have installed php on my personal computer ( winxp with apache );

 

so now all of my scripts will have two lives: one internet-based webserver life/domain AND a new local-machine-based life/domain;

 

consequently, my method calls such as  mysql_connect(...)  will need to either be hardcoded to identify the running environment ( for testing locally or for running live )  OR they can dynamically determine their environment and take appropriate actions;

 

I am aware of the $_SERVER array, but I understand that it is not necessarily consistent with the info it offers;

maybe one of the $_SERVER properties such as SERVER_NAME  or HTTP_HOST is an acceptable property(??)

 

 

any thoughts;

 

 

thanks

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[Stooney]

I think it's best you include a file from above the webroot that makes your database connection.  Your live and local server will each have it's own version of this. 

[dsdsdsdsd]

Chris, thanks;

 

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