[IMail Forum] Cannot Get External Access DB to work

[Dave Wilson]

Hi all,   I've been trying in vain for a few hours to get the External database connection to work.   I've successfully set-up the System DSN in NT. The actual db is on another machine on our network which is also registered as a DSN of different name on that machine. The reason for this is that I am running ColdFusion on the other machine and am using the db for various aspects of a site. I am also intending to integrate automated creation of email accounts on member subscription to the web site.   I have ensured that connections are valid between machines and indeed I am able to add/update users in the external db using Imail administrator and vice versa.   The problem is that as soon as I try logging into the (testing123) account I have set up, using either web based access, or Microsoft Outlook Express, the username and password won't authorize so I can't receive any mail. Outgoing seems to be fine as this is simply smtp.   I would be very grateful if someone could help as we would like this up and running asap.   Regards, Dave   Dave Wilson Internet Technology Manager, BizNet Solutions   Co-Founder CFUG Ireland http://www.cfug.ie   224, Lisburn Road Belfast BT9 6GE   Tel: 02890 225 776 Fax: 02890 223 223 web: http://www.biznet-solutions.com   email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]