Woefman
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Connection string Convert to DSN
Hello My server says i have to use this connection string.
<%Dim Conn, RS
Set Conn = Server.CreateObject("ADODB
Set RS = Server.CreateObject("ADODB
DSNName = "DRIVER=Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb);DBQ="
DSNName = DSNName & Server.MapPath("/USERNAME/
Conn.Open DSNName
sql = "SELECT * FROM [TableName] WHERE (((TableName.FieldName)='V
RS.Open sql, Conn, 3, 3%>
My Web page Script as follows:
**************************
'* Global variables. *
'*************************
dim DbConn
'*************************
'* Functions and subroutines. *
'*************************
'-------------------------
' OpenDB(): Opens the database connection (global variable 'DbConn').
'-------------------------
sub OpenDB()
dim dbDir
set DbConn = Server.CreateObject("ADODB
dbDir = Server.MapPath("./data/NFL
DbConn.Open "DBQ="& dbDir _
&";Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb)};FIL=MS Access;"
end sub
Im Lost on how to convert Mine to what my host wants me to use
and the syntax is killing me %<-- and ETC
I dont want to re write the whole project, as can see my Sub is : Sub OpenDb
with no sql or Table def for this part.
Database name : Woef.mdb
stored in directory Pool/Data/Woef.mdb
Site Name www.myHost/HostUser/Pool/
Thanks
Woef
Will Give points for a copy paste solution with Explanation
<%Dim Conn, RS
Set Conn = Server.CreateObject("ADODB
Set RS = Server.CreateObject("ADODB
DSNName = "DRIVER=Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb);DBQ="
DSNName = DSNName & Server.MapPath("/USERNAME/
Conn.Open DSNName
sql = "SELECT * FROM [TableName] WHERE (((TableName.FieldName)='V
RS.Open sql, Conn, 3, 3%>
My Web page Script as follows:
**************************
'* Global variables. *
'*************************
dim DbConn
'*************************
'* Functions and subroutines. *
'*************************
'-------------------------
' OpenDB(): Opens the database connection (global variable 'DbConn').
'-------------------------
sub OpenDB()
dim dbDir
set DbConn = Server.CreateObject("ADODB
dbDir = Server.MapPath("./data/NFL
DbConn.Open "DBQ="& dbDir _
&";Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb)};FIL=MS Access;"
end sub
Im Lost on how to convert Mine to what my host wants me to use
and the syntax is killing me %<-- and ETC
I dont want to re write the whole project, as can see my Sub is : Sub OpenDb
with no sql or Table def for this part.
Database name : Woef.mdb
stored in directory Pool/Data/Woef.mdb
Site Name www.myHost/HostUser/Pool/
Thanks
Woef
Will Give points for a copy paste solution with Explanation
Tom Cullen
Woef, have you setup a DSN before?
ASKER
No Sir , thanks for the reply .
I changed Hosts now im screwed I think till learn this method.
Im Just a Dumb IT College kid trying to learn this stuff , and it gets overwhelming at times .
I changed Hosts now im screwed I think till learn this method.
Im Just a Dumb IT College kid trying to learn this stuff , and it gets overwhelming at times .
Hi Woefman, first off go into your ODBC Data Source Connection, found in your control panel, or with XP, your Administrative Tools folder. Click your Data Sources (ODBC) and then click the Tab that says System DSN. Once you are here, click Add and select Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb) and then Finish.
Now you will be taken to another form that Requests the;
1. Data Source Name (Enter all one word here)
2. Description (Enter your Description here)
3. Click Select (Locate and select your Database)
Then click Ok.
You will have your DSN, once you do that, let me know, and I will provide the Include Connection String you will need.
SM64
Now you will be taken to another form that Requests the;
1. Data Source Name (Enter all one word here)
2. Description (Enter your Description here)
3. Click Select (Locate and select your Database)
Then click Ok.
You will have your DSN, once you do that, let me know, and I will provide the Include Connection String you will need.
SM64
@ Starmanager64 -
I guess Woefman cant create a DSN by himself as he is hosting his website on a remote server.
@ Woefman - Try changing this part of your code.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
sub OpenDB()
dim dbDir
set DbConn = Server.CreateObject("ADODB
dbDir = Server.MapPath("data/Woef.
DbConn.Open "DBQ="& dbDir &";Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb)};FIL=MS Access;"
end sub
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Make sure this Sub is in the root directory "pool"
I guess Woefman cant create a DSN by himself as he is hosting his website on a remote server.
@ Woefman - Try changing this part of your code.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
sub OpenDB()
dim dbDir
set DbConn = Server.CreateObject("ADODB
dbDir = Server.MapPath("data/Woef.
DbConn.Open "DBQ="& dbDir &";Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb)};FIL=MS Access;"
end sub
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Make sure this Sub is in the root directory "pool"
This is a better sub....
<%
sub OpenDB()
dbDir = server.MapPath("data/Woef.
strConnectString = "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OL
& " Data Source= " & dbDir & ";"_
& " Mode=Share Deny None;User Id=admin;PASSWORD=;"
if not IsObject("DbConn") then
set DbConn=Server.CreateObject
DbConn.ConnectionTimeout = 15
DbConn.CommandTimeout = 10
DbConn.Mode = 3 'adModeReadWrite
if DbConn.state = 0 then
DbConn.Open strConnectString
end if
end if
end sub
%>
<%
sub OpenDB()
dbDir = server.MapPath("data/Woef.
strConnectString = "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OL
& " Data Source= " & dbDir & ";"_
& " Mode=Share Deny None;User Id=admin;PASSWORD=;"
if not IsObject("DbConn") then
set DbConn=Server.CreateObject
DbConn.ConnectionTimeout = 15
DbConn.CommandTimeout = 10
DbConn.Mode = 3 'adModeReadWrite
if DbConn.state = 0 then
DbConn.Open strConnectString
end if
end if
end sub
%>
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Ok you all are working hard Im uping the Points , Im new here not sure how this points thing works . if we come to a working solution ..and i happen to be to squemish on the points let me know Ill Up it more to be fair.
To answer your questions or doubts, I can make a DSN Connection on my computer I have done it in MMC Console Before, i have a basic understanding of Databases but im no pro.
I lack in the Web Database stuff.
My Server is at : http://www.1asphost.com/learnasp.asp
they have the code Im forced to use ,it can be viewed on there help site.
They specifically need me to use a DSN less if im using the terminology correct.
Basically since it is a free host , I have to use my user name as part of the connection.
The Script or web page for me ..is a football pool site . Im merly testing it on this free server before i go nuts and spend huge bucks . I use a linux server for my real or normal website.
I just wanted to play with ASP a bit , I only tried it a short time from what ive read in my books.
so ...as in previous posts ...
say my site is :http://www.1asphost.com/Username/Pool
Database
http://www.1asphost.com/Username/Pool/data/NFL.mdb
I Use a Common .asp page forwhere the working Connection string is now but it wont work online at this host because I need a DSN LESS Like stated In first Post.
Thx for time and Comments
Woef
To answer your questions or doubts, I can make a DSN Connection on my computer I have done it in MMC Console Before, i have a basic understanding of Databases but im no pro.
I lack in the Web Database stuff.
My Server is at : http://www.1asphost.com/learnasp.asp
they have the code Im forced to use ,it can be viewed on there help site.
They specifically need me to use a DSN less if im using the terminology correct.
Basically since it is a free host , I have to use my user name as part of the connection.
The Script or web page for me ..is a football pool site . Im merly testing it on this free server before i go nuts and spend huge bucks . I use a linux server for my real or normal website.
I just wanted to play with ASP a bit , I only tried it a short time from what ive read in my books.
so ...as in previous posts ...
say my site is :http://www.1asphost.com/Username/Pool
Database
http://www.1asphost.com/Username/Pool/data/NFL.mdb
I Use a Common .asp page forwhere the working Connection string is now but it wont work online at this host because I need a DSN LESS Like stated In first Post.
Thx for time and Comments
Woef
ASKER
Follow up
Where i am confused ...So Im Clear , is No where in my Webpage (Common.asp) does it directly use the SQL when making the connection. If look at My Web host Example above they show me calling up a table at same time as the connection string.
Im trying to meet their requirments and just get the thing to work .
I know im a pain , if read this topic from beginning it might be clear.
Do i need to send Example code ?
Woef
Where i am confused ...So Im Clear , is No where in my Webpage (Common.asp) does it directly use the SQL when making the connection. If look at My Web host Example above they show me calling up a table at same time as the connection string.
Im trying to meet their requirments and just get the thing to work .
I know im a pain , if read this topic from beginning it might be clear.
Do i need to send Example code ?
Woef
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@ Woefman
These are the instructions on your website provider's website. (read my comments in between the lines)
> 1. If you are writing to a database, make sure it is in the /USERNAME/database/ directory.
> THIS IS IMPORTANT; it is the only directory where databases can be if they are to be written to.
- say my site is :http://www.1asphost.com/Username/Pool
- Database http://www.1asphost.com/Username/Pool/data/NFL.mdb
You need to move your database into a folder called DATABASE under your USERNAME directory. For e.g. if you username is Woefman, then you database path should be http://www.1asphost.com/Woefman/database/NFL.mdb. So create a folder called database and move the database into it.
> 2. Make sure you use the DSN-Less connection method.
So forget about creating a DSN connection. you will need to use the code i gave you.
> I Use a Common .asp page forwhere the working Connection string is now but it wont work online at this host
> because I need a DSN LESS Like stated In first Post.
Excellent! copy the following Sub into the common.asp file (which will be saved in the {USERNAME} directory).
<%
sub OpenDB()
dbDir = server.MapPath("database/N
strConnectString = "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OL
& " Data Source= " & dbDir & ";"_
& " Mode=Share Deny None;User Id=admin;PASSWORD=;"
if not IsObject("DbConn") then
set DbConn=Server.CreateObject
DbConn.ConnectionTimeout = 15
DbConn.CommandTimeout = 10
DbConn.Mode = 3 'adModeReadWrite
if DbConn.state = 0 then
DbConn.Open strConnectString
end if
end if
end sub
%>
> Where i am confused ...So Im Clear , is No where in my Webpage (Common.asp) does it directly use the SQL when
> making the connection. If look at My Web host Example above they show me calling up a table at same time as the
> connection string.
Now, what you do is this.... On every other page where you need to the ASP script to talk to the database, you add this line of code... on top of the file.
<!--#include file="common.asp"-->
The SQL statements will be written onto those pages which need to interact with the database. Normally you would need database connection strings on each page that needs to interact with the database. What you have done here is ... moved the database connection strings to a different page and you are calling it on each subsequent page. (a cleaner way to program).
Hope this explains it all.
:) SD
These are the instructions on your website provider's website. (read my comments in between the lines)
> 1. If you are writing to a database, make sure it is in the /USERNAME/database/ directory.
> THIS IS IMPORTANT; it is the only directory where databases can be if they are to be written to.
- say my site is :http://www.1asphost.com/Username/Pool
- Database http://www.1asphost.com/Username/Pool/data/NFL.mdb
You need to move your database into a folder called DATABASE under your USERNAME directory. For e.g. if you username is Woefman, then you database path should be http://www.1asphost.com/Woefman/database/NFL.mdb. So create a folder called database and move the database into it.
> 2. Make sure you use the DSN-Less connection method.
So forget about creating a DSN connection. you will need to use the code i gave you.
> I Use a Common .asp page forwhere the working Connection string is now but it wont work online at this host
> because I need a DSN LESS Like stated In first Post.
Excellent! copy the following Sub into the common.asp file (which will be saved in the {USERNAME} directory).
<%
sub OpenDB()
dbDir = server.MapPath("database/N
strConnectString = "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OL
& " Data Source= " & dbDir & ";"_
& " Mode=Share Deny None;User Id=admin;PASSWORD=;"
if not IsObject("DbConn") then
set DbConn=Server.CreateObject
DbConn.ConnectionTimeout = 15
DbConn.CommandTimeout = 10
DbConn.Mode = 3 'adModeReadWrite
if DbConn.state = 0 then
DbConn.Open strConnectString
end if
end if
end sub
%>
> Where i am confused ...So Im Clear , is No where in my Webpage (Common.asp) does it directly use the SQL when
> making the connection. If look at My Web host Example above they show me calling up a table at same time as the
> connection string.
Now, what you do is this.... On every other page where you need to the ASP script to talk to the database, you add this line of code... on top of the file.
<!--#include file="common.asp"-->
The SQL statements will be written onto those pages which need to interact with the database. Normally you would need database connection strings on each page that needs to interact with the database. What you have done here is ... moved the database connection strings to a different page and you are calling it on each subsequent page. (a cleaner way to program).
Hope this explains it all.
:) SD
oops! Mike_V explained the same stuff i did. Sorry for the double post!
and Mike_V, welcome to EE.
:) SD
and Mike_V, welcome to EE.
:) SD