Adding Database Functionality - New Perspectives on Adobe Dreamweaver CS5, Comprehensive - page 517

Figure 9-8 Recordset dialog box

type a na m e for
the recordset

click to define the
connection for the
recordset

click to switch to
Advanced mode

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2. Click the Advanced button to switch the Recordset dialog box to Advanced mode,
and then click the Define button next to the Connection box. The Connections for
Site 'NextBest Fest' dialog box opens.

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3. Click the New button. The MySQL Connection dialog box opens. See Figure 9-9.

Figure 9-9 MySQL Connection dialog box

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4. In the Connection name box, type nbf_db_connect . This is an internal name that
is visible only when you are working in Dreamweaver.

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5. In the MySQL server box, type localhost if your database server is on the same
server as your Web server or type the database server's URL provided by your ISP
when you requested access information.
Trouble? If you are using a different testing server than the remote server, you
will need different information for this step. Ask your instructor or technical sup-
port person for help.

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6. In the User name box, type your database username, and then, in the Password
box, type your database password. You'll need to obtain this information from
your instructor, technical support person, ISP, or IT department.

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7. Click the Select button next to the Database box. Dreamweaver connects to the
remote server, the Select Database dialog box opens, and the names of all the
databases on the remote server to which you have access appear in the Select
Database list.