Conflicts with pdo extension and pdo_mysql extension?

[minuteman1970]

Hi,
I am running live osCMax v2.0 RC4 and osCommerce 2.2-MS2 shops on my VPS account, and am planning to test out an unrelated application. I am told my server currently is missing the 'pdo extension' and 'pdo_mysql extension', both of which are required to run this new app. My webhost can turn these on for me, but I am concerned doing so will conflict with my two live shops.

Will activating pdo extension and pdo_mysql extension on the same server/domain have any adverse affect on Oscmax or Osc?

Thanks in advance.

[mfleeson]

Hi
My understanding is PHP Data Objects (PDO) is an addition to your installation and does not interfere with standard mysql installations, so you shouldn't have any issues with it conflicting with your current live shops.
pdo_mysql is an interface to allow the data objects to be stored in a mysql database, it does not change the mysql database underlaying strictures.

Best Wishes

Mark