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As a veteran Dreamweaver user, you've gone just about as far as you can go with static Web sites. Now you're ready to roll up your sleeves and get down to the real business: creating dynamic database-driven sites with your favorite authoring tool. You've come to the right place: As the only volume to cover the brand-new Dreamweaver MX 2004 from a purely database perspective, this guide provides just the combination of technical grounding and hands-on training you need to start building that e-commerce site you've been dreaming about. First, you'll learn about the technologies that fuel database-driven Web sites (so that you can select the correct tools). Then you'll begin the actual hands-on process of using Dreamweaver MX 2004, Access, and ASP.NET to build an intranet and, later, SQL Server and ColdFusion to build an organizational Web site. Author Sean Nicholson's companion Web site will include all of the code and other information necessary to build the book's demo applications.
I. INTRODUCTION TO DYNAMIC APPLICATIONS.
1. Choosing the Right Tools for Your Dynamic Application.
Understanding How Database-Driven Web Applications Work. Choosing Your Web Server Software. Choosing a Dynamic Application Platform. Selecting a Database Management System. Summary.
2. Choosing Your Application Type.
Web, Intranet, and Extranet Applications. Designing the Right Application for Your Needs. Planning Your Application. Bridging the Gap between Web Applications and Intranet/Extranet Applications. Summary.
II. CREATING INTRANET-STRENGTH APPLICATIONS WITH MS ACCESS, ASP.NET/ColdFusion, and Dreamweaver MX 2004.
3. Building a Database for Dynamic Applications.
Understanding the Structure of a Relational Database. What Is Involved in the Database Design Process? A Brief Introduction to Access. Building Our Access Database. Understanding the Limitations of an Access Database. Expanding Your Database Vocabulary. Summary.
4. Configuring Your Workstation for Application Development.
Configuring Your Web Server Software. Installing and Configuring Your Web Application Server. Creating a Directory Structure for Your Application. Applying the Appropriate Directory Permissions. Establishing a Dreamweaver Site. Building a Connection to the Database. Transferring the Directory Structure to Your Testing Server. Summary.
5. Creating the Human Resources Management System.
Reviewing the Database Table Structure. Creating the HR Page Template. Creating Pages for Adding New Employees. Creating Pages That Search for Existing Employee Records. Creating Pages to Edit Existing Employee Records. Testing the Application. Summary.
6. Creating the Information Services Asset Management System.
Reviewing the Database Table Structure. Creating the Information Services Page Template. Creating Pages to Add Assets to the Database. Displaying the Asset Inventory. Testing the Application. Summary.
7. Creating the Departmental Page Management System.
Reviewing the Database Table Structure. Creating the Page Management Template. Creating the Page Manager. Building Add, Edit, and Delete Pages. Securing the Pages. Testing the Application. Summary.
8. Building the Intranet User Interface.
Creating the Intranet Template. Logging On Users. Creating Home Page Links and Departmental Home Pages. Customizing Content. Logging Out Users. Testing the Application. Summary.
III. BUILDING WEB-STRENGTH APPLICATIONS WITH SQL SERVER, ASP.NET/ColdFusion, and Dreamweaver MX 2004.
9. Building a Database for Web Applications.
Introducing SQL Server. Installing and Configuring SQL Server on Your Workstation. Understanding Security Issues Involved in Installing SQL Server. Using the Enterprise Manager to Create the KrystalClear Database and Tables. Setting Database Permissions. Summary.
10. Configuring Your Workstation to Build the Web Application.
Installing and Configuring the Web Server Software and Application Server Software. Building the Directory Structure. Downloading the Support Files for the Internet Application. Creating a Dreamweaver Site for the Internet Application. Building the Database Connection. Summary.
11. Creating the Front End for the Web Application.
Building the Basic Page Layout. Creating Static and Dynamic Hyperlinks. Creating Pages Templates for the Various Sections of the Web Application. Summary.
12. Building the Page Administration Module.
Reviewing the Table Structure for the Administration Module. Creating the Login/Logout Pages for the Module. Building Pages That Manage Page Content. Adding Pages to the Application. Summary.
13. Adding Search Capabilities to the Web Applications.
Understanding the Fundamentals of Searches. Using Hyperlinks to Conduct Searches. Building the Basic Search Page. Displaying the Basic Search Results. Expanding the Search Capabilities to Include Advanced Features. Placing the Data Placeholders for the Detail Pages. Summary.
14. Allowing Visitors to Create User Accounts.
Reviewing the Database Tables. Building Pages That Allow Visitors to Create Custom Accounts. Providing a Way to Log In. Providing a Way to Log Out. Helping Users Retrieve a Lost Password. Building Links for Logging In, Logging Out, and Creating an Account. Summary.
15. Engaging in eCommerce.
Reviewing the Database Tables. Building an Online Catalog. Building the Checkout Process. Summary.
Index.
Anonymous
Posted Fri Nov 21 00:00:00 EST 2003
'To know how to do something is to enjoy it¿, this was said by the Nobel laureate Pearl Buck. This line I found in the introduction pages of the book before going through the book. This really impressed me as I also have same thoughts about learning, hence moved ahead and enjoyed reading through these pages. The author has written the book in a very interactive way and the best thing is that he is himself a developer, hence has hands on experience of developing the Applications and also is aware of the pitfalls one falls into. So at every point he even advises about such problems. The book is truly a very easy learning path for the beginners. If you have thorough knowledge of Dreamweaver and have worked on earlier version i.e. Dreamweaver MX and are new to Databases, then this is a perfect book. All new and complicated topics related to Dynamic Applications, Database management etc has been taken in a very systematic and easy to understand way. The topics are explained in point form step by step and then the related exercise is given, so that the reader does them and keep learning about them. The book has everything that a beginner would need for developing Dynamic Application, starting from choosing the right tool, to understanding the backend processes involved in the Database-Driven Applications etc. The book also helps you in planning your Application development and explains the Security issue your application would need. All the major technical issues like Building Database for Dynamic Applications and Web Applications, has been very well explained and in a very interactive way. You can begin the actual hands-on process of using Dreamweaver MX 2004, Access, and ASP.NET to build an intranet and, later, SQL Server and ColdFusion to build an organizational Web site. Author has also included all of the code and other information necessary to build the book's demo applications. Conclusively I strongly think this book is a great starting point for web developers who may have been a bit hesitant to move into dynamic database-driven sites. Written for at least moderately experienced developers, the book doesn't waste time with too much 'catch up' information and definitions. This book is going to be an excellent resource that I envision being referenced again and again. Categorically I find the last chapter, which will help you in building your online catalog so that you are engaged in E Commerce. All difficult topics are explained in an easy way.
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Posted Fri Nov 07 00:00:00 EST 2003
This book is a great starting point for web developers who may have been a bit hesitant to move into dynamic database-driven sites. Written for at least moderately experienced developers, the book doesn't waste time with too much 'catch up' information and definitions. Instead, from the first pages, the author gives you the necessary information to roll your sleeves up and start working. The book is written in a friendly voice and style that doesn't make the subject matter seem overly difficult or intimidating. That's not to say that the book is watered-down. It covers a great deal of complex material and presents solid hands on projects for readers to develop. The author was just smart enough to skew his writing to his primary audience and not write over or under them. Although one of the book's strengths is the breadth of platforms covered it's also one of its weaknesses. After consuming this book most developers who want to focus on dynamic sites will choose one platform to focus their efforts on and in the future will look to more specialized books. This book gives you enough info on each of the platforms to cover your bases but no one book can cover everything for every platform. However, for those like myself, who like to have a solid all-around knowledge because of different client needs and demands, this book is going to be an excellent resource that I envision being referenced again and again.
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Posted Fri Nov 07 00:00:00 EST 2003
<p> I found this book to be an excellent hands-on introduction to creating database-driven intranet/Web applications using Dreamweaver MX 2004, ASP.NET or ColdFusion, and Microsoft Access or SQL Server. Though intended primarily for beginning web-application developers, intermediate developers should find it a solid refresher ... and learn some new, useful tips/techniques along the way. <p> Pros <p> As we've come to expect from New Riders, this book is very nicely produced. It has a great feel and look to it: Not too hefty (432 pages), sits comfortably fully open on a desk (perfect for reading the hands-on procedures at your computer), nicely laid out with enough white space to please the eyes, loaded with useful sidebar tips, logically organized, well indexed. <p> The writing is clear, concise, and trust-inspiring. The hands-on procedures are structured in incremental, easy-to-follow steps with plenty of screenshots to keep you on track. <p> The author, Sean Nicholson, is a seasoned network administrator and developer with experience in front- and back-end Web-site creation and maintenance. His stated goal is to help the reader 'build the skills you need to ... make yourself more marketable.' And he succeeds admirably. <p> By performing the hands-on procedures in the book, you will create two substantial applications from scratch that you can use as templates for your real-world projects: An intranet application using Access, ASP.NET or ColdFusion, and Dreamweaver MX 2004; and a Web application using SQL Server, ASP.NET or ColdFusion, and Dreamweaver MX 2004. <p> Cons <p> Just one: Although the book mentions other dynamic application platforms (ASP, PHP, JSP) and database management systems (MySQL, DB2, Oracle, PostgreSQL), it doesn't actually use any of them in its hands-on procedures. So, if you intend to steer clear of ASP.NET/ColdFusion and Access/SQL Server, this probably isn't the book for you. <p> Rick Scott <p>
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Posted Wed Nov 12 00:00:00 EST 2003
Based on the language and presentation of this book, it is meant primarily as a step-by-step guide for technically astute beginners. I think it does a reasonable job of teaching someone how to develop a database-driven website using Dreamweaver and either ASP.NET or ColdFusion, but at the same time there is room for improvement. I think it could present some of the basic concepts more clearly, such as the explanation of static pages vs. dynamic pages and database design and it doesn¿t give a good overview of the project before it has you start building databases and pages. The examples it uses, however, are practical and easily translatable into real world situations. While the book isn¿t meant to teach good Web design, I think it might lead some people into a few bad habits. For example, the first tutorial creates a template and then creates new pages based on that template. That¿s a good thing. However, it then has the reader attach a style sheet to some of those pages while using font tag markup on others. It should have attached the style sheet to the template page and then used those styles throughout. Aside from typos, I was especially bothered by some technical inaccuracies I believe the book contains. Explanations of how a dynamic page is processed, when the World Wide Web became available to the ¿surfers of the world¿ (not 1989!), and some details about ColdFusion and PHP appear to be factually incorrect. New Riders usually puts out some wonderful books, so my expectations were pretty high for this one and I came away a bit disappointed. If you¿re an experienced Web developer, this book probably isn¿t for you. However, if you know how to create static Web sites and want to learn how to make them dynamic, you would probably do okay with this book.
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Overview
As a veteran Dreamweaver user, you've gone just about as far as you can go with static Web sites. Now you're ready to roll up your sleeves and get down to the real business: creating dynamic database-driven sites with your favorite authoring tool. You've come to the right place: As the only volume to cover the brand-new Dreamweaver MX 2004 from a purely database perspective, this guide provides just the combination of technical grounding and hands-on training you need to start building that e-commerce site you've...