I am new with web design, I am using MS Expression Web 3 witha basic site and a basic contact form. I just found out that Winhost does not support Frontpage server extensions. What would one suggest in using with this site to obtain my data from my site and get the info back out. Like I said I am new, BUT, Not dumb. If some one caould help me with this info I would really be appreciative of your help. Thank you Bill
You do not need FrontPage Server extensions to get Expression Web to connect to an IIS 7 server. You can still use FTP that is built within it. Try looking at this kb article. http://support.Winhost.com/KB/a482/deploying-web-application-using-microsoft-expression.aspx
I do appreciate the info, I really do. Publishing is not really the problem with the site but trying to find an easy way to obtain data from my guest book form on my default page. I have access 2003 and I really am trying to find the easiest way to do this without allot of code writing. But my luck things always go the opposite of what I am wanting. lol... If someone can help me with doing the database or email I would really appreciate it. Thank you for all of your info and help, I really do appreciate it. Bill
Not sure on what you mean by obtain data from your Guest book page. If your guest book is working and the data is being store in Access then you should be able to simply query the Access database and retrieve the data you are looking for.
Well what I mean is that I am dumb when it comes to trying something the first time, I have never done a database form before to obtain info, and the code is new to me and how do i set it up on the server side too.
Thats going to be a tough one if you're new to ASP.Net forms. Really it will be difficult for us to help you because what you really need is a web developer who is experienced with ASP.net forms on hand. But if you are simply getting started and trying to get your feet wet I suggest trying simple stuff first before getting into complicated projects such as web forms and data storing. You may also want to go to microsoft and download Visual Web Developer. Its free to download from Microsoft. http://www.microsoft.com/express/vwd/ The reason I suggested this is because they have some form templates you maybe able to start off with. Just until you get familiar with it. Also try using Microsofts Starter Kits to get started. They are pre-created websites that you can download and use. They are generic websites that can be used as templates and they are customizeable. You can actually get complex with it as you gain more experience with ASP.Net. http://www.asp.net/community/projects/ I'm also giving you this link to help you get some documentation on ASP web forms. http://www.w3schools.com/aspnet/aspnet_forms.asp I hope this will help you get started on your experience and knowledge with ASP.Net.
