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Topic: can i convert an access db to mysql
Posted By: tobes
Subject: can i convert an access db to mysql
Date Posted: 24 January 2004 at 11:27am

hi guys,

ive already got two forums live, and was wondering if the access one can be converted to a mysql database if the forum grew so big it was necisary.

i hope this makes sense

thanks



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Posted By: india
Date Posted: 24 January 2004 at 11:48am

NO ITS NOT POSSIBLE TO CONVERT TO MYSQL

Borg said he will make forum support that db



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Posted By: dpyers
Date Posted: 24 January 2004 at 12:25pm

MySql - No

MSSql - Yes



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Posted By: tobes
Date Posted: 24 January 2004 at 12:38pm

ok sorry im clued up now, why am i even thinking about mysql,,,

ok so it is possible for me to convert an acess forum into a mssql forum.

sorry to be an idiot, but i am trying to decide which db to use for my new forum.



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Posted By: dpyers
Date Posted: 24 January 2004 at 1:13pm
If you're just starting the forum and your web host supports MSsql, go with it instead of Access. Couple of more steps to the set up, but you'll never regret it.

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Posted By: tobes
Date Posted: 24 January 2004 at 1:34pm
cheers mate

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Posted By: Mart
Date Posted: 24 January 2004 at 2:11pm
Have a read of this thread to see why its better.
http://forums.webwiz.net/forum_posts.asp?TID=9087&PN=1 - http://forums.webwiz.net/forum_posts.asp?TID=9087&a mp;PN=1


Posted By: Semikolon
Date Posted: 24 January 2004 at 3:12pm
it is possible to convert the database to mysql, but you cant use it with the forum


Posted By: Mart
Date Posted: 24 January 2004 at 3:28pm
http://www.convert-in.com/ - http://www.convert-in.com/


Posted By: dpyers
Date Posted: 24 January 2004 at 5:23pm

Originally posted by AnthraX AnthraX wrote:

it is possible to convert the database to mysql, but you cant use it with the forum

lol



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