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Instructions for using DBD::ODBC to connect to an Access DB?

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erulia

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Jan 29, 2003
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I recently downloaded DBD::ODBC for ActiveState Perl 5.8.0. I would like to connect ot an MS Access 2000 database. Is there a quick-reference or a tutorial for this somewhere on-line? I'm comfortable with Perl, and I've used DBD::Oracle at work, I just don't know if the same stuff applies to ODBC. Thanks! Unix Sys Admin
 
erulia,

If you've used DBD::Oracle then DBD::ODBC should hold few surprises and no difficulties for you.

You will need to use the correct connect() statement - that will be defined in the DBD::ODBC documentation. Mike

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Okay, here's a more specific question. I've attached to the database and gotten table information. Unfortunately, I don't have read/write access to some of the tables. This database is an Access 2000 database and I only have Access 97 installed, so I can't go in through MSAccess to make changes to it. Is there any way to change the permissions on a database that is stored on my own computer?? Thanks! Unix Sys Admin
 
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