Windows Platform

[Destee]

It seems that most hosting companies do not offer mysql support on a windows platform (many don't offer php support either), yet I've seen many here on the forums that are using vBulletin in a windows environment. Are the majority of these folk using dedicated solutions, installing mysql and php themselves?

The reason I ask is because I have someone that wants vBulletin but they're on a windows platform and their host doesn't support / provide mysql. What are the options here? Find a provider that does support mysql in the windows environment and have them move? :eeeeek:

Thanks,

Destee

[Steve Machol]

Originally posted by Destee
It seems that most hosting companies do not offer mysql support on a windows platform (many don't offer php support either), I would disagree that most don't offer this. Where did you get this information?

[Destee]

Sorry ... not most ... the 2 that I asked, this person's current hosting company and another windows provider, both said no.

[Steve Machol]

I would stay away from such backwards hosts then.

[Destee]

hmmmm ... k Steve ... thanks