Configuring phpini

rnintulsa

I am new to php and need help with an error and connecting.

I am getting an error message:
Fatal error: Cannot instantiate non-existent class: mysqli in /nfs/cust/4/45/65/556544/web/login_orion.php on line 13

This is line 13:

@$db = new mysqli( 'host', 'username', 'password', 'dbname' );

I think the problem may be in my phpini file at:

http://www.kdesigns.net/phpinfo.php

Thanks you.

bradgrafelman

If "mysqli" is an invalid class, then the [man]MySQLi[/man] extension must not be installed. Do you manage this server yourself, or is it hosted/managed by someone else?

rnintulsa

There is a hosting service and I changed

$db = new mysqli to
$db = mysqli_connect

and I am now getting a different error:
Fatal error: Call to undefined function: mysqli_connect() in /nfs/cust/4/45/65/556544/web/login_orion.php on line 13

Just called host and mysqli extention is installed.

Any suggestions?

The problem is with line 13.
$db = new mysqli( 'host', 'username', 'password', 'dbname' );

bradgrafelman

I would suggest giving them the URL to this script, pointing out the PHP error messages you're getting (doesn't matter if you use the mysqli class or function - both should be available if MySQLi is installed), and asking them if they're absolutely positive that MySQLi is installed, since PHP is clearly telling you that it is not.

rnintulsa

I am on the line with them right now.

This is php 4.4.1

Does that make a difference?

NogDog

Yes: the mysqli extension is only available with PHP5. As PHP4 has been discontinued since the start of this year, they really ought to either upgrade to the latest stable version of PHP5, or install it separately as a CGI module for users who need/want to take advantage of its new features and improvements.

bradgrafelman

It makes a load of difference, since MySQLi isn't offered under PHP4 (AFAIK). Instead, you'll probably be forced to use the [man]MySQL[/man] extension.

Speaking of talking to your host, you should ask them about moving your account to a PHP5 server. If they don't have a PHP5 server, you should tell them goodbye. 😉

EDIT: Gah, Nog beat me to it; that's what I get for trying to respond while talking on the phone... takes forever. :p