How to Make a Database on Dreamweaver CS5
You must make a database connection to a server before you can create dynamic pages in your Dreamweaver CS5 websites. Dreamweaver has wizards for most activities that help you create websites with minimal amounts of coding experience. Dreamweaver also has a database connection helper utility, so you can make a database connection for your website without manually typing code.
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Instructions
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Open the Dreamweaver CS5 program from the Windows "Start" menu. Open your current Web project in Dreamweaver after the software loads.
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Double-click the main ASP or PHP page you want to use to connect to the database. After the page loads, click the "Windows" menu item and select "Databases."
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Click the "plus sign" next to your list of databases detected by the software and click "Custom Connection String." A configuration window opens.
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Select a database driver from the Source drop-down box. For instance, if you want to connect to an Access database, choose "Microsoft Access" from the drop-down.
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Select a location at which the database file is located. Type a username and password for your database access and click "Test" to verify that you can connect. Click "OK" to create your database connection.
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