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Fixing the “Error Establishing Database Connection” Error
Learn what causes the database connection issue "Error establishing database connection" on a WordPress website and how to resolve it.
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About ORDER_BY_RAND()
Learn how to enable ORDER_BY_RAND() in MySQL queries, why we disable it, and important performance information to know when using it.
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SQL Queries in phpMyAdmin
Learn how to access phpMyAdmin to run a SQL query in your WordPress database and how to run a query when your WordPress site has a custom database prefix.
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Object Cache in WordPress
Learn about WP Engine's optional Object Caching layer, what it does, and how it's beneficial to your site's performance.
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Migrate a WP Engine Site to Another Host
Learn how to migrate a WP Engine Site to a different host, whether it's a local environment or if you want to host the site elsewhere.
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Remote Database Access
Learn how to connect to your website's database remotely if your workflow requires you to access your database without going through phpMyAdmin.
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View or Edit WordPress Database Table Prefix
If you use a non-standard prefix for your database tables, this article will assist you in changing your WordPress database table prefix set in the wp-config.php file.
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Export a WordPress Database from Another Host
Follow this easy how-to guide in order to export & download your WordPress database from your current hosting provider, through phpMyAdmin.
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Import a WordPress Database
Learn steps to import your database using phpMyAdmin in your WP Engine User Portal, as part of your manual migration process.
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