MySql Connection Problem

Question

I'm trying to set up a site on my local standalone PC to run
the Dreamwearver Hotel tutorial to learn PHP/MySQL but I can't get
the connection to work. To make installing Apache/PHP/MySQL easier
I've used the Wamp installer to install all three programmes
automatically.The file setup is as follows:-
C:\wamp\bin\apache\
C:\wamp\bin\mysql\
C:\wamp\bin\php\
The site folder is located at C:\wamp\www\DreamweaverHotel\
and the MySQL database is located at
c:\wamp\bin\mysql\mysql5.0.51b\data\DreamweaverHotel\ (I've
succesfully created the database through phpMyAdmin).
When it comes to site definition I'm confused about what to
enter for the "Testing Server Folder" and I'm confused about what
to put in the MySQL Connection dialogue fields. 
As you can tell from my question I am a complete novice when
it comes to dynamic sites but until now I have had no problems
setting up standard sites.
I'd appreciate any help you can give.
Thanks,
Terry

Newsgroup_User · Answer

Terry Lowndes wrote:> When it comes to site definition I'm confused about whatto enter for the > "Testing Server Folder" and I'm confused about what toput in the MySQL > Connection dialogue fields.Testing server folder: C:\wamp\www\DreamweaverHotel\URL prefix: http://localhost/DreamweaverHotel/MySQL Connection: localhostIf you're using "DreamweaverHotel", you're using a very oldbook (written for Dreamweaver MX). If you're using Dreamweaver MX,you should be aware that it uses outdated and insecure code. If you'reusing Dreamweaver 8.0.2 or CS3, be aware that there have beenseveral important changes to the Recordset dialog box.-- David Powers, Adobe Community ExpertAuthor, "The Essential Guide to Dreamweaver CS3" (friends ofED)Author, "PHP Solutions" (friends of ED)http://foundationphp.com/

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