[flexcoders] Re: Connecting to a sql or an access database through flex

[Tim Hoff]

Hi Rama,
Getting SQL Server or Access data into Flex isn't that difficult.  However, it's not that easy either.  There are currently several different technologies that you can use to get .NET data into Flex. They include: Web Services, HTTPService, Flash Remoting, WebOrb and Fluorine.  In addition, the Flex RPC components may be combined with Flex Data Services (FDS) to provide integrated enterprise functionality.
My guess is that all of this is too much information.  You probably just want to connect Flex to a SQL or Access database, right?   Well, to get your feet wet, I would recommend reading the following two articles/examples.  They are not current with F2B3, but little change is required.
Andrew Stepford's Weblog - Flex and .NET web services pt1. Andrew Stepford's Weblog - Flex and .NET web services pt2. 
Using .NET web services to get data into Flex is probably the easiest approach to learn.  However, it's also the slowest data transfer method.  I'm not recommending that you choose web services for your data needs.  But, for learning purposes, you should be able to get up-to-speed, in a short amount of time.  At the same time, I would start reading the Flex Help Documentation.  It contains just about everything that you might need to know about "Working with Data."  Once you have a data connection, you can look into the other technologies to determine which approach is right for your application.
Best Regards,Tim Hoff
--- In flexcoders@yahoogroups.com, "rama satoskar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>> Hi all,> Can anyone teach a way to connect the flex application to an access> database or sql database.What i need is a simple tutorial or a sample> example. > Kindly help.> Thanks in advance.> > Rama.>

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