It is an understatement to say that this chapter discussed numerous topics. As such, certain topics were skimmed over a bit. This futher reading should provide more detailed information about a number of topics covered in this chapter.
The technical documentation for database schemas is available on Microsoft’s site at http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/psdk/dasdk/mdam2ppd.htm.
To learn how to use the
METADATAtag to import DDL constants, be sure to read “Using METADATA to Import DDL Constants,” available at http://www.4guysfromrolla.com/webtech/110199-1.shtml.If you are looking for some more detailed information on how to use various data providers with ADO, be sure to check out “Using Providers with ADO” at http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/psdk/dasdk/mdap99m7.htm.
To learn how to create a generic database insertion script similar to the one used in the InsertRecord method of the
ModifyDatabaseclass, be sure to read “A Very Generic Database Insertion ASP Page,” at http://www.4guysfromrolla.com/webtech/122299-1.shtml.In this chapter we discussed a number of advanced database techniques. For database-related questions and answers, be sure to check out the Database ListServs over at http://www.asplists.com/asplists/database.asp.