Team:UC Berkeley Tools/Project/Tutorial/Database



<<< Previous | Next >>> 7) Connecting to a Database     Some of  Clotho's most interesting features can only be utilized once we've connected to  a database.  Let's try setting up a  mySQL connection: on the Main Toolbar select &quot;PoBoL based mySQL&quot; from  the I/O drop down menu.  This should  bring up the mySQL/PoBoL Configuration window.   The first two boxes are username and password, but don't put anything in  them just yet.  First, select the  &quot;Create New  Connection&quot; tab,  and enter the following information:     Name:

Host:

Port:

Database: After you're done, click &quot;Create&quot; and go to the &quot;Existing  Connections&quot; tab. Select the connection you just made from the &quot;Connection Available&quot; drop down  menu. In the appropriate boxes, put in the username **USERNAME** and password **PASSWORD**. Then click &quot;Set as   Next, we'll setup the PoBoL binding file: click the &quot;View PoBoL  Binding&quot; button, and it should bring up the PoBoL Binding window.

We will be providing information to a dummy database for those that are serious about looking at Clotho further. Please contact us at: clothodevelopment AT googlegroups DOT com with the subject "Dummy Database Information Request" for more. Be sure to include your name, contact information, and a short description of why you would like access.

<<< Previous | Next >>>