This course introduces the two basic ColdFusion tags used to query a database and display results. The user learns to use CFQUERY to perform queries and CFOUTPUT to display the results on a Web page. The user also learns to use standard SQL to perform basic database operations.
Objectives:
Establish a connection between a Web server and database
Write SQL statements to select, insert, update, and delete information
Use CFQUERY tags to send and receive database information
Use CFOUTPUT tags to display database information
Use advanced ColdFusion functions to create new queries and query the results of previous queries
Topics:
Making database connections
Defining and organizing tables
Introduction to SQL
Adding and deleting data
Using SQL joins
Grouping and aggregating results
Getting data to and from your database
Constructing queries
Outputting your data
Grouping the data
Getting the most from your queries
Manipulating data
Queries without a database
Queries of queries
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
