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Hi,
I'm new to this e-commerce business & after 4 days of trying to gain an understanding of what's going on all I have is a headache.
So far I think I understand that a Database driven shopping cart, such as Agora, needs something called an SQL database. I think my copy of Microsoft Office Access XP will write SQL databases, but when I try to it wants to connect to some sort of SQL server. Since I don't know of any I can't really proceed & try to find out what the score is.
Does anyone know of a test SQL server open to the public that will allow me to see how it works?
Also, will Access actually gnenrate genuine SQL compatible files? I know Billy the Rich Kid sometimes comes out with supposedly compatible products that have his own twist thrown in (such as the kick up with Microsoft's implementation of Java) that then stops them working properly with the industry standard.
Finally is there anything else I should know? (probably lots I'd guess)
I'm hoping someone will take pity on me, I am trying very hard to get an understanding of this, but so far all my efforts have only lead me to sources that simply do not provide an easy lead in for people who don't know the basics. Yes, I've been to the library too.
Thanks.
Mike