Help with database

I am new to the database aspects of web design and I am trying to do something I thought would be pretty simple....Not the case

I have created a simple "Sign up for Newsletter" form. I have tried everything. I know how to use Access so I created a database and tried to place it on the server and link it with an ASP page....No dukes...

I then found my hosting provided supports MySQL and PHP, Unix server I guess that is better to clearly define it. It has a great interface PHP Admin area to work with the MySQL database but I have not a clue. I purchased a PHP and MySQL book and have been reading every post I could find on the subject and they all are too advanced for what I am doing.

I have changed the permissions for the folder to 777 so I am stuck.

If anyone could please take me under their wing using MySQL and PHP with a database for the purpose I have described...or just kick me in the right direction.

Thanks for any help,
Jason Sanchez

Do you need help setting up mySQL or actually using it?

Well both. I have the capabilites to create a MySQL database with my hosting provider. I am having a hard time linking the database that I create on the server to my forms.

Jay

I might suggest installing a great tool that automates a lot of mySQL processes. phpAdmin.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/

It's a free tool that creates a web interface to building and editing mySQL databases.

Now if you're doing a php page, are you able to create a simple query to pull some data?

I'm just not sure what level you're at... :-)

Trevor