Encrypted MySQL Connection using PHP

I have to encrypt a connection between a PHP script开发者_高级运维 one one server to a MySQL database on another server. What is the best way to do this using PHP? I'm open to any encryption method.

Thanks!

You can do this with an SSL connection.

Here's a link to the official documentation: http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/secure-connections.html