You may use these files with any database program that can read SQL. These instructions are for use with MySQL.
To download the files:
1. Click the link for the the ZIP file if you're using Windows or the SIT file if you're using a Mac.
2. Save the file into a folder such as "downloads" or "My Documents" where you can find it again easily.
To install the files for use with MySQL:
1. Place the two zip files in the mysql\data directory.
2. Unzip them.
You should have two subdirectories in your mysql\data directory,
catalog and employees. Each subdirectory should have
several files.
3. Restart sql.
The databases will be available.
To install the files using the MySQL line command:
1. Unstuff/unzip the linens.sql file. Place it in your home directory
(Mac OS X) or in the root directory of the C: drive (Windows).
2. Launch the Terminal application (Mac OS X) or open the DOS prompt (Windows).
3. Start mysql by typing mysql.
4. Create a new database by typing create database linens.
5. Execute the SQL commands in the linens.sql file by typing <code>source
linens.sql</code>. This will create the sample tables and insert
the sample data.
To make Dreamweaver aware of your database:
* See p. 22 in the book.