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- Can ColdFusion be used with MS Access?
- New to developing with ColdFusion
- Getting ColdFusion extensions
Can ColdFusion be used with MS Access?
Question
September 5, 2007
Please, can coldfusion assist in linking the web page to my Ms access database?
If yes, how?
Can coldfusion take care of the security issue?
Rainer - Republic of Tanzania
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Your website host must have ColdFusion installed on their server to allow you to interface with your MC Access database that is also on the server, along with your web pages. By coding pages with the standard SQL code, you can then add, edit and delete information through your web page.
The advantage of ColdFusion is that it is easy to use and secure. The disadvantage is that website hosts usually charge extra to have a ColdFusion site. Not all host companies offer ColdFusion. If you have your website on your own server, you would need to purchase ColdFusion from Adobe and install it on your server.
New to developing with ColdFusion
Question
February 14, 2006
I am new to developing with ColdFusion. Where do you suggest I start. I have experience installing and administrating MS SQL servers and Document management systems. Can you help give me some guidance as to where I should start.
S - USA
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Knowledge of SQL is important in developing applications with ColdFusion, since most of the things you do are accessing and manipulating information from your database. ColdFusion makes it easy to do that, especially for those knowing SQL terms.
It is nice to have some applications in mind, such as adding information to a database, calling it, and displaying information on a web page.
One good way to start is to get a book like "ColdFusion for Dummies". It is inexpensive and gives a good background. Although online tutorials often can be confusing, the Macromedia site does have some good background. See:
http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/coldfusion/articles/rd_cf.html
Getting ColdFusion extensions
Question
January 4, 2006
How do you get extensions?
mark - UK
9541
Answer
You can build CF extensions or purchase them. A site that gives some info on extensions is http://www.depressedpress.com. They have some good examples.
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