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YoHost Windows Hosting FAQ: Databases
What version of MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server do you run?
| | As of 2018, we offer a choice of MySQL 5, SQL Server 2008, or SQL Server 2016.
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How do I set up a MySQL or MS SQL database and ODBC DSN?
| | In the Control Panel, click on Domains, then click on the appropriate domain.
Click on Advanced Settings, then Database Manager, then Add New.
Choose Microsoft SQL Server 2000, and type a name for your database. Click on Save.
Under Database Users, click on Add New to create a user for your database.
Choose a name and password for your Database User. Click on Save.
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How can I set up an ODBC DSN for my database?
| | First set up a database as described above, or upload an Access database
to the db directory that was provided for your domain.
Then use the control panel to add the DSN, under
Domains→yourdomain.com→ODBC DSNs→Add New.
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How can I set up a datasource for my ColdFusion application?
| | First set up an ODBC DSN as described above.
Then, see instructions or complete the form on the ODBC DSN page in the control panel.
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Can I use a connection string in ColdFusion to access my database?
| | No, you will need to set up a
ColdFusion datasource as described above. Then you can use a tag of the form
<CFQuery DataSource="DSNName"< or
<CFQuery DataSource="DSNName" UserName="DBUser" Password="Password">.
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I have a database set up under one domain, but I want to access
the database from another domain. Can you help?
| | Yes, please contact Support with the details, and we will modify the
permissions or CF sandbox as needed. Please provide a link to
a URL that shows any permission error that you are encountering.
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Can you provide any tools for managing MySQL databases?
| | Yes, phpMyAdmin is available. You can use the link provided in the control panel,
or contact Support for details.
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Can I use Enterprise Manager or SSMS to administer my MS SQL databases?
| | Yes, please contact Support for instructions.
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Can you provide any other tools for managing MS SQL databases?
| | Yes, we provide Web Data Administrator for SQL Server 2000 and
MyLittleAdmin for SQL Server 2008. You can use the link
provided in the control panel, or contact Support for details.
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