2011-02-27, 19:18
NoPantsJim Wrote: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:
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?
Instead of trying to use an extended name I would use the IP and route the port at the firewall. It may have issues if the response times are slow, but the only way to know for sure is to try it. A big issue would be proper naming of the source so that both locations can access it/them.