2011-02-27, 19:02
I skimmed through all 13 pages of this, so sorry if this has already been answered but I didn't see it...
for the following:
Does the <host> have to be an IP address? Could it be an external server? The reason I ask is that I know someone who wants an XBMC install in his home here in Chicago and also his vacation home in Michigan. It would be nice if I could use a MySQL server at "mysql.myurl.com" for both installs and have them sync through the internet rather than a local network. Has anyone tried this or does anyone know if it could work?
for the following:
Code:
<advancedsettings>
<videodatabase>
<type>mysql</type>
<host>***.***.***.***</host>
<port>3306</port>
<user>xbmc</user>
<pass>xbmc</pass>
<name>xbmc_video</name>
</videodatabase>
</advancedsettings>
Does the <host> have to be an IP address? Could it be an external server? The reason I ask is that I know someone who wants an XBMC install in his home here in Chicago and also his vacation home in Michigan. It would be nice if I could use a MySQL server at "mysql.myurl.com" for both installs and have them sync through the internet rather than a local network. Has anyone tried this or does anyone know if it could work?