Create DSN
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Topic: Create DSN
Posted By: WestN10
Subject: Create DSN
Date Posted: 25 February 2005 at 5:48pm
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My hosting company requires the database with the free forums to be placed within a database folder separate from the database folder within the free forums. How do I create a DSN to point to the new folder, if that's what I need to do?
Please somebody help!
Thanks,
Nate
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Posted By: dpyers
Date Posted: 25 February 2005 at 7:46pm
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The instructions that come with the forum illustrate how to relocate the db.
For a dsn-less connection, you basically specify the physical path - e.g. D:\hosting\myaccount\db~~~
For a DSN connection, your host will have a function in your control panel for creating dsn's and specifying the path to the db. If they don't, you will need to submit a trouble tiket to them to have them create one. The db must already exist on the host for them to create a dsn to it. ------------- 
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Posted By: xeerex
Date Posted: 27 February 2005 at 2:49pm
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Also, I'd recommend using the physical pathway (dsn-less) as dypers
suggested. DSN connections make a registry call each time which is a
slight performance hit over a dsn-less connection. Of course, the
database folder needs to be located above root or have web/browse
access disabled if below root and using the dsn-less connection. If you need a script that will tell you the physical pathway, send me an email and I'll see if I can help you out. ------------- http://webspacegeeks.com - Need Hosting, Domains, Dedicated Servers? http://www.smartergeek.com - web design | pc support | training | podcasts | video production |
Posted By: WestN10
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 11:49am
| Appreciate the help! Got the DSN setup with the hosting company, but I may try the dsn-less connection. Thanks again! |