Login page against a database

Originally posted by : Eric S (estephenson@160over90.com)I am trying to setup a login verification page so when a user enters username/password it will bounce against a database table and return the "ID" if the username/password is found in the table.But I must be having a huge sustained brainfart because I can't figure out how to do this with ASP.NET. Can somebody give me a hand?ThanksEric S.

Originally posted by : Kumar atanu (atanughosh@yahoo.co.uk)Sir,With due respect i need some help from you.1.)Could you suggest me some methods to access from a server a Oracle database stored in another server?(i.e- Programme asp code stored in one server and Oracle database will stored in another server over net(like- server name may be -242.78.98.66:8889) Please send me with details Connection code (DSN less) with the help of Provider & also Driver Code. 2)I am trying to setup a login verification page so when a user enters username/password it will bounce against a database table and return the "ID" if the username/password is found in the table.But I must be having a huge sustained brainfart because I can't figure out how to do this with ASP.Can somebody give me a hand?Thank you in advance for your help.Kumar Atanu