MySQL sub-query
I have blogged before about simplicity in code: how the simplest solutions are usually the best, and I normally put…
Interbase query pain
Here I was thinking that modern RDMSs supported a standard set of SQL commands… So imagine my surprise when I…
Mastering spacing in Microsoft Word
The fine art of white space in documents, web pages, and more is an art form with many, many rules.…
Execution policies & permissions for PowerShell
As you progress with your PowerShell skills you will find it necessary to understand the execution policies & permissions for…
Website contact form
A standard addition to any website is some kind of ability to contact the website owners. Whilst many have opted…
PowerShell script: copying PAT folders
Here is my second attempt at copying folders using Microsoft PowerShell scripting. The task I need to accomplish is to…
HTML entities
Sometimes you will need to use some less than ordinary characters in the content of your webpages. This is where…
PowerShell script to copy folders using a CSV listing
Many of the computer labs are set up as follows: the learners log into a Windows server and a script…
Backing up a MySQL database using PHP’s system() & MySQL’s mysqldump
The PHP system() function is used to execute an external program. Because MySQL already has a built-in tool for creating…
How to use PHP To Backup & Restore a MySQL Database Table
This is how to backup and restore a MySQL table using a PHP script. Please note: this is an old…