Request: How to install extDB

[Fansky]

Hey everybody,

 

could someone explain step by step how to get a working version of extDB and install it ?

 

Maybe to use "extDB" callExtension "9:DATABASE:Database2" etc. ?

It would be nice if anyone would explain it.

 

Thanks!

[Mikeeeyy]

https://github.com/Torndeco/extdb2/wiki

[Creep]

I dont know if its really needed to go with extDB2 for Arma 2.. extDB (1) would be enough too

"extDB" callExtension "9:DATABASE:Database2" choses the Databaseconfig.

in your extdb-config.ini you have all your databases listed like this:

[Database1]

...

..

.

[Database2]

...

..

.

[Database3]

...

..

.

In the case of your code it choses Database2

[joe_candy]

sorry for my question, but is the extDB2 not only for ARMA3 or can I use them for ARMA 2?
everytime i try to install the extDB i get an error "this mod is invalid (@extDB)"

where could i get an extDB for ARMA 2 which works with the Virtual Garage Script?

everything i found with google was the extDB for ARMA 3

[Torndeco]

extDB & extDB2 can be used on Arma2/3  (no linux support for Arma2 since extensions aren't supported on it).

extDB2 is really just updated version extDB with some extra features, and slightly faster.
Some of the changes changed how you talk to extDB so i renamed it to extDB2 to prevent some confusion.
But the main advantage it also has better handling of when Database Connection is lost.
Possible for extDB to crash server if Database Connection is lost (timing issue)

Note: Your Server will need x86 redist vc2013 installed for later versions of extDB + all versions of extDB2
If your GSP doesn't have it installed, send them a ticket about it.

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Its fairly easy to convert scripts from extDB->extDB2.
Just the setup stage for extDB2 is slighty different + updated fn_async + protocols renamed slightly.

Most/All the scripts i seen are using SQL_RAW / DB_RAW this is really insecure, but easier method to access Database.
If you are capable i recommend you use SQL_CUSTOM instead.