To build web applications in Adobe® Dreamweaver® CS3, you need the following software:

• A web server

• An application server that works with your web server

  Note: In the context of web applications, the terms web server and application server refer to software, not hardware.

  If you want to use a database with your application, you require the following additional software:

• A database system

• A database driver that supports your database

  Several web hosting companies offer plans that let you use their software to test and deploy web applications. In some cases, you can install the required software on the same computer as Dreamweaver for development purposes. You can also install the software on a network computer (typically a Windows 2000 or XP computer) so that other developers on your team can work on a project.

  If you want to use a database with your web application, you must first connect to it.