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SimonCleaver
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Connections folder outside of public_html - 3/5/2007 6:35:35
Hi all, wonder if anyone can help a newbie.
I have created Mysql database on webserver.
Using Dreamweaver 8 and made a connection to the db, created php connection file which is in Connections folder.
But the folder is located one level up (outside) from my public_html folder - is this correct? I was wondering if all folders and files should be inside my public_html folder, in which case I must have made a mistake when in Site Manager.
I found the settings in Site Manager quite confusing so have probably made a mistake somewhere with the "host directory".
If it is incorrect, how should I move the connection folder and file - is it ok just to drag it inside public_html folder.
Also because I was changing site manager settings to get the connection working I now have 2 mmServerScript folders on my web server; one inside public_html and one outside!
Would I be best to delete both folders and start again! How should I go about repairing this?
Anyone know a link to simple tutorial for setting up Site Manager correctly?
Many thanks for any advice.
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coreybryant
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RE: Connections folder outside of public_html - 3/5/2007 7:21:13
The connection folder might just be there for security. This way, that file cannot easily be called in a browser and your site hacked. For example. usually most MS Access databases are also placed in a folder not easily accessed by the browser.
At least that is my opinion :) - I have not really used DW before but someone else might have another idea if I am incorrect
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SimonCleaver
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RE: Connections folder outside of public_html - 3/5/2007 7:40:32
Thanks Corey,
I'm not quite sure myself, but I think it should be visible to site vistors, as it contains the php file with the MySQL connection information.
Googling gives lots of hits on Dreamweaver Site Manager, so I think it can cause a bit of confusion when first used. I just wanted to be sure I was starting out correct.
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coreybryant
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RE: Connections folder outside of public_html - 3/5/2007 8:29:35
We usually put the connection string sometimes in another folder- this helps to prevent the people from typing in the connection file and then viewing the source and getting the user name / password / database name to your database. This is something that you do not want people to have
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mar0364
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RE: Connections folder outside of public_html - 3/5/2007 9:24:19
Setting up a site correctly in DW is everything. Once you get over that hurdle you can do just about anything in it.
Good Luck!
Rich
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