I have created the system DNS, and when I create a new ODBC connection it shows in the list. I select it and save the page. When I try to open the connection I get a 404. I've tried using a DNS-less connection with this string: DRIVER={SQL Server};Trusted_Connection=Yes;DATABASE=Communique;SERVER=******;Description=SQL on Zope But I get an invalid connection string error. I can't seem to take off the description with out generating a 404. In any case, I've never connected successfully. I've been told about using external methods, but I'm charged with showing my department how easy Zope is. I don't think using an external method qualifies. This has got to be just a silly error on my part. Thanks in advance for any help. Dan Linn 503.230.3753 work 503.515.3593 cell Bonneville Power Administration US Department of Energy