Connect to a database manager

Database Guide : Database Tasks : Connect to a database manager

To make a connection between your application and a database, you need to do the following. Select an item from this list for instructions on performing each step.

1. Establish a database connection using the connection specification

2. Define an access set for your application

3. Create a connection specification for your database

4. Add the connection specification to the access set

5. Establish a database connection using the connection specification

If connecting to a database sounds complicated right now, don't worry! Most of the time, VA Smalltalk detects if you miss a step and prompts you to do it or does it for you.

Last modified date: 01/29/2015