PHP Extensions

[jfha73]

Does anybody have any information about how to install new extensions for PHP using cPanel?

I am trying using the PHP PEAR Packages, but it doesn't give me some of the core extensions and also if I have one, how do I compile it and install it using cPanel?

Thanks.

[WiredTree Joe]

You should be able to install pear/PECL packages via the WHM under:

Main >> Software >> Module Installers

if that doesn't work via SSH might work

pear install PACKAGENAME

You can also download the source and normally install it with

tar xzf PACKAGENAME.tar.gz
cd PACAKGENAME
phpize
./configure
make
make install

if you cannot get pear via CLI or WHM to install it for you.

[SeanHogan]

what about other php extensions?
Not pear.

Specifically, how would you add pdo_mysql extension

[nightaddix]

You should be able to locate that in the 'Exhaustive options list' by running /scripts/easyapache and re-building your Apache / PHP installs. You can read more about EasyApache @ The Apache Web Server and cPanel & WHM

Good luck !