Just in case the OP is using PHP, there are libraries that support Active Record without necessarily resorting to a PHP framework. (Same as you can AR outside o

Just in case the OP is using PHP, there are libraries that support Active Record without necessarily resorting to a PHP framework. (Same as you can AR outside of Rails [caveat emptor, might have changed in Rails3].) Adodb has one. Not a personal recommendation, just saying it's there if you need it.