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Databases
What
is a database?
What databases do you support?
Does Coastline supply the raw database file
What about SQL?
Can I put a database in my Plan A account?
What is a DSN?
What is the difference between a system DSN and a systemless
DSN?
Why do I get a "method not allowed" error?
Can I synchronize my database online?
Why do I get errors when I try to update my database from my
secure folder?
What
is a database?
A database is a file or system of files that store tables of
data. The database includes ways of inputting, accessing
and outputting data, as well. You can usually run
reports, queries and filters, which help organize and process
the data collected.
What databases do you support?
Coastline supports Microsoft Access databases (.mdb files) for clients signed up for
our Plan B account.
Does Coastline supply the raw database?
No, you will need to upload your database.
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What about SQL?
We support MySQL on our newest servers. If you would
like to use MySQL and are unsure whether it is available to
you or not, please contact Customer Support. If you do
not have MySQL available to you, we would be happy to switch
your server so you can use it.
Can I put a database in my Plan A account?
The only type of database you can use in a Plan A account is
for read-only information. You can not get write
permissions or System DSNs with a Plan A account.
However, you are welcome to read information and use
systemless DSNs.
What is a DSN?
A DSN is a short cut that points to a
database. If you want to update the location of the
database you only have to change the DSN, not the many documents
that might use the DSN.
What is the difference between a system DSN and a systemless
DSN?
A system DSN is set up in a special service called an ODBC,
which manages the drivers and DSNs for the entire server.
You don't need to request anything but the permission changes
for systemless DSNs.
Why do I get a "method not allowed"
error?
You are most likely trying to write to a text file in a folder
without the proper permissions applied. Contact us at support@coastline.com
to let us know which folder the text file is in so we can
apply the appropriate permission. Just be careful where
you place the text file, however, because all of the other
files in that folder will also be write-able. This means
your html file will be editable by anybody browsing your site.
Can I synchronize my database online?
No. To update your database you will need to download
the old and upload a new.
Why do I get errors when I try to update my database from my
secure folder?
When you are working with a page in a secure folder, all of
the information that page uses or accesses must be in the
secure folder as well, or else you will get many, many error
messages (If you're lucky) or absolutionely nothing at all.
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