Is a new MYSQL database required?

[Selenus]

Hi,

I am going to install Help Desk. Should I use the MYSQL database of my existing web-site or create a new database specially for the Helpdesk?

thanks,
Igor

[Klemen]

If you only have one database you can use that one without problems.

However, for security reasons, I usually install each PHP/MySQL script into it's own database using it's own database username/password combination. This way if a script (for example this phpBB forum) gets hacked only it's database is effected any not any other.