We will create a database ready for a production server. (For learning and testing, please check out our "Create a Database«" article, which is not as in-depth and more suited for learning)
Create a new Database named [Test]
Right-click on [Databases]
Choose [New Database]
When Dialog opens.
Database Name: [Test]
[Database files]:
The Path for each will be crucial during your database production on a live server. [ROWS Data]: F:\SQLData [Log]: G:\SQLLog
However, if you are working with a basic setup machine, this will be set as the default to your C:\ drive.
Click on Options
[Collation]: (Selecting the appropriate term will allow certain character types to keep their appearance in your database.
There is a long list, so choose the right one for your needs.) Recovery Model: (Choose either Full or Simple - For testing purposes, it is best to choose Simple; for Production, choose Full)
Choose [OK]
When dealing with accented characters, choose
[collation] = sql_latin1_general_cp1_ci_as
[Data Type] = For all the columns, you need to accept accented characters. Set their character set to [nvarchar].
In your Classic ASP code, you will need to have the following. Take note of the ADO constants, [adLongVarWChar]