php远程mysql_使用PHP连接到远程MySQL服务器

I am attempting to connect to a remote MySQL server from my local machine virtualhost using the following code:

$conn = mysql_connect("$dbhost", "$dbuser", "$dbpass") or die(mysql_error());

mysql_select_db($dbname, $conn) or die(mysql_error());

My problem is that I am unable to connect locally, receiving the error:

Can't connect to MySQL server on 'xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx' (10060)

This is not the case when I upload the same PHP file to the server. I am able to query the database with no problems at all.

I am unable to connect via command line either, but I can access cPanel which rules out the chance of my IP being banned accidentally.

My local server is running PHP 5.2.9, the remote server 5.2.12

解决方案firewall of the server must be set-up to enable incomming connections on port 3306

you must have a user in MySQL who is allowed to connect from % (any host) (see manual for details)

The current problem is the first one, but right after you resolve it you will likely get the second one.