In coldFusion I would probably try to connect to a datasource via CFQUERY and use <CFTRY><CFCATCH> if I suspected the datasource wouldn't be there and deal with appropriately. If you're looking for something more elegant, let me know.
Gregory Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: Kola Oyedeji [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 7:23 AM To: CF-Talk Subject: Best way to check if a datasource is valid Hi Could anyone tell me the best way to verify a datasource without access to the registry? Thanks Kola ______________________________________________________________________ This list and all House of Fusion resources hosted by CFHosting.com. The place for dependable ColdFusion Hosting. FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists

