HI

I have a file saved as "databname.sql"

This file is like a back up of the database.

What I would like to know is, how do I use php to populate all this information
back into the database.

Thanks
Niva

You could parse the file with PHP and create mysql_exec commands. Alternatively, call the "mysql" binary from within php (if you have permission) and use the "mysql database < file" string.

I suspect the php gurus will be more help than the database bods.

try the PHP forums.

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