Compatability

[picman]

Hi,
Can anyone tell me if it is possible to install EE on a server that has another program (OSCommerce) using the MYSQL database?

Thanks in advance.

[Pekka]

Yes, you can install several apps on same database as long as their table names do not conflict. EE table names are always prefixed with "ee_" like in

ee_settings
ee_backup
ee_photo
ee_photo_to_exhibition


If you have a possiblity to have two separate databases it is slightly faster, as MySQL uses certain amount of table cache RAM for each database separately, but for small and medium size databases this is hardly noticeable. It will make backing up and restoring data very much easier, though.

[picman]

Thanks Pekka, for the prompt reply. I look forward to downloading and trying the program.