Connecting to a Database with ASP
A full tutorial on database connectivity is beyond the scope of this book. This chapter will show you just enough to familiarize you with the jargon and the TLAs (three-letter acronyms) surrounding databases. Not only should you learn enough to make you dangerous, but more importantly, you will get connected to a database using ASP!
The database provider that you will be using in these examples is Access, although the syntax for SQL Server will be provided where appropriate. The database that will be used is biblio.mdb, an Access database that Microsoft provides with a variety of their programs, including all Visual studio programs and Microsoft Office. If you don't have access to this database, however, it ...
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