v5:reference:connection:connect
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connect
See Also
The Connection Parameter Matrix
Syntax
mixed connect(
optional string $parameter1 = '',
optional string $parameter2 = '',
optional string $parameter3 = '',
optional string $parameter4 = '',
optional bool $forceNewConnection=false
)
Description
The essential function connect() establishes a connection to a database using the provided parameters. The traditional description of the connection parameters is as follows:
| Parameter 1 | Parameter 2 | Parameter 3 | Parameter 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $hostName | $userId | $password | $database |
However the actual values of the parameters for some databases are such that the actual requirements can be confusing. See the Connection Parameter Matrix for assistance.
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