4. The MySQL server receives the database query, processes it, and sends the results—a list of books—back to the PHP engine. 5. The PHP engine finishes running the script.

Meanwhile, all WordPress, PHP, and MySQL updates are automated, which means more time can be spent on developing sites and client businesses.

Your Web host should be able to help you with this information if you cannot find it. Connect to your database. You will need to use one or more server side scripts to connect to your database.