Chapter 17. Databases

In this chapter

  • Understanding databases and where they fit in with FrontPage Web sites

  • Creating and using database connections

  • Using the Database Interface Wizard to generate dynamic page content

  • Storing form results in a database table, creating the database or tables if necessary

It's true that many Web sites are still plodding along as a collection of simple, static pages. However, they are slowly but surely becoming the exception rather than the rule. On today's World Wide Web, Web sites with content delivered from a database are becoming more and more popular. The reason for this is simple—although static Web pages can be terrific informational resources, only a data-driven Web site can harness the power that is required ...

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