Well, first of all, that module doesn't interact with databases.

As for steps for interacting with a database, here you go:

  1. Determine what database you're using. (MySQL, Oracle, etc.)
  2. Install the DBI module if it is not already installed. (Looks like you don't have to worry about this step.)
  3. Install the appropriate DBD module that works with your database. (Ex: DBD::mysql for MySQL, DBD::Oracle for Oracle, etc.)

That's the general idea of what to do. Since I haven't tried connecting to databases yet, there's a chance that more experienced monks might point out things that I missed.

In reply to Re: Using CPAN module by dasgar
in thread Using CPAN module by scooby63

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