I used the following to check for MySQLi
Code
$herpDerp = function_exists('mysqli_connect')
if($herpDerp)
{
echo 'MySQLi appears to work';
}
else
{
echo 'This server probably doesn't support MySQLi';
}
The result returned true with the "MySQLi appears to work" message.
My server is running the most updated lamp-server stack from the ubuntu-server 12.4 package.
I'm pretty sure the majority of my problems lie somewhere within my LAMP server configuration, maybe some option in a ".ini" file I've never heard of.
As far as security goes, it's not too much to worry about.
My web server and web applications are hosted on this local webserver, which is not accessible via internet, and is used only by local employee with little/no tech knowledge.
The server also contains very little "personal" information, it's mostly just "tech specs" and "images".
Mostly, I just make simple webapps to autopmate "paperwork".
However, I'm taking on some extra responsibilities, and learning some additional skills.
In the form of, trying to make a database backed inventory web application for our ever-increasing computer / computer part / computer accessory inventory.
Daunting task, to say the least.