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Introduction to database tools
Visual database tools support application development that uses local, network, and
remote data sources. When you configure a server, access to data sources becomes
transparent.
The HomeSite+ for Dreamweaver MX database tools support:
• Developing a database remotely
• Browsing a data source schema and data
• Building SQL statements in a visual editor
Working with data sources
This section describes how to configure, connect to, and view ColdFusion data
sources. It assumes that ColdFusion Server is installed and running properly.
Configuring a ColdFusion data source
A set of ODBC drivers and sample data is installed with ColdFusion Server. Native
database drivers are installed with the Enterprise version; OLE-DB drivers are
installed with the Professional and Enterprise versions.
To add a data source to ColdFusion Server:
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Connecting to a data source
Data sources that are registered in the ColdFusion Administrator are automatically
accessible from the Database tab in HomeSite+ for Dreamweaver MX. To access
remote data sources, you can add remote ColdFusion Servers (RDS servers).
To add a remote server:
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In the ColdFusion Administrator, under Data Sources, select the ODBC or native
drivers page.
Enter a name for the data source, select the appropriate driver, and click Add.
Click Verify.
HomeSite+ for Dreamweaver MX tests the connection and displays an error
message if the connection fails.
At the bottom of the Resources window, click the Database tab.
This is how the tab looks:
In the top pane, select Add RDS Server from the drop-down list.
Chapter 8 Accessing Data Sources
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