Support: Database FAQ

How do I connect to my MySQL database?

Before you can use MySQL, you need to create a database for yourself on your Control Panel. To connect from a PHP script, just put this in your file:...

Does hosting.ca provide technical support for databases?

hosting.ca will help connect your database and help you in troubleshooting issues however we do not assist you in your custom built database. We do have paid services which...

How do I connect to the Microsoft Access database using a DSN-less connection?

A DSN-less connection is a method of connecting to a database without specifying a named data source. DSN-less connections don’t require the creation of an ODBC DSN. Instead of...

How do I connect to the Microsoft Access database using a DSN connection?

DSN connections require ODBC, an open standard for API for accessing databases. ODBC handles SQL requests and converts them into requests that the individual database systems understand. DSNs are...

DB Error: [Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] ‘(unknown)’

The error is happening because the path to the database is unknown. Make sure the path is correct for “DB location” inside the DSN configuration.