How can one troubleshoot and resolve technical difficulties related to PHP and MySQL configuration on a server accessible via the internet?

To troubleshoot and resolve technical difficulties related to PHP and MySQL configuration on a server accessible via the internet, you can start by checking the PHP and MySQL configuration files for any errors or misconfigurations. Ensure that the PHP extension for MySQL is enabled in the PHP configuration file (php.ini) and that the MySQL server is running and accessible. You can also test the connection to the MySQL server using a simple PHP script to verify if the PHP and MySQL are communicating correctly. 

<?php
$servername = "localhost";
$username = "username";
$password = "password";

// Create connection
$conn = new mysqli($servername, $username, $password);

// Check connection
if ($conn->connect_error) {
    die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
}
echo "Connected successfully";
?>

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