To use the remote connection wizard, you first have to enable our premium data service on your WordPress server.
PREPARATION #
Make sure our server can access your SQL Server.
CREATION #
- Start the Data Explorer
- Click the Connect icon to open the remote connection wizard
- Select Microsoft SQL Server from the Connection type drop-down list
- Fill out the Remote database section
- Enter a Table name
- Click the Create button
Using the new Data Explorer: #
USAGE #
- SQL Server tables can be used just like WordPress tables. They are supported by all plugin tools.
- A primary key is required for data management and needs to be defined explicitly in WP Data Access.
- Read the limitations section before you start updating SQL Server tables!