Thanks to Claus Heeg and Ramon for replying and setting me on the
right track.

So easy and logical once when the configuration is pointed out.

Many thanks

Mike Hickman

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--- In Firebird-Java@yahoogroups.com, "rockxwre" <rockxwre@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Mike,
>
> Haven't tried it in MX 7 but in MX 6 you could do the following:
>
> - copy the necessary jars (jaybird-full-2.1.0.jar and maybe more) to
> \CFusionMX\wwwroot\WEB-INF\lib folder;
> - restart ColdFusion;
> - go to the ColdFusion Administrator;
> - go to Datasources;
> - fill in a Data Source Name, choose the Driver "other" and
> click "Add";
> - a new form appears, fill in JDBC URL, this is something like:
> jdbc:firebirdsql://localhost:3050/<path-to-db>
> - fill in the Driver Class: org.firebirdsql.jdbc.FBDriver;
> - fill in the Username and Password fields;
> - click "Submit";
> - check if it works by using the Verify button.
>
> Done!
>
> Since there are no big differences on this part in MX 7, I expect
> this should work for you too.
>
> Bye,
> Ramon
>
> --- In Firebird-Java@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hickman" <mikehi@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have any experience using the Driver with Coldfusion
> MX 7 ?
> >
> > I am testing Coldfusion Developer edition for use with Firebird 1.5
> > database's.
> >
> > How do I create a datasource or make available a Firebird database
> to
> > a Coldfusion Server?
> >
> > I have not used drivers in the past so I have no clue as to where
> to
> > start.
> >
> > I have downloaded the drivers. What do I do next ?
> >
> > Assistance/hints appreciated
> >
>