Access & Citrix

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Dave

I have a client who wants to run an application over citrix -

1..has anyone done this - and if so/not so are there any catches or gotchas
to be aware of?
2. are there any sites with any info on where to stick the BE and front end
etc.?

Thnx

Dave
 
Well, front end should be use local, and the BE is on a UNC path here.
Only rule for unc's was to keep the file/dir names under 8 chars, and
try to limit to 32 total. Possible performance issue. or some such.

As for citrix, it would just run like a local app so it should be fine
right? If a bit slow. It's all in the server configuration then.
 
Thanks Graham

Go the All Blacks

Dave (also Auck)



Graham Mandeno said:
Hi Dave

You will find some good information, including useful links, on Tony Toews'
site: http://www.granite.ab.ca/access/terminalserver.htm

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Good Luck!

Graham Mandeno [Access MVP]
Auckland, New Zealand

Dave said:
I have a client who wants to run an application over citrix -

1..has anyone done this - and if so/not so are there any catches or
gotchas
to be aware of?
2. are there any sites with any info on where to stick the BE and front
end
etc.?

Thnx

Dave
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I use a Windows Terminal Server for several of my apps that need to be
accessed over a wide area network. We have an average of 12 to 15 users
connected at any time. With a beefy server, you'll have little if any loss
of performance. I have connected a Citrix server for 20 CPA's running an
Access database from almost anywhere you can think of. I've also built (but
didn't setup) an Access database for a contruction company with 15 to 40
users (varied with time of day). A few points to remember:

1. Always split your application into front and back-ends.
2. Always create a folder for *each* user, so when they login, they go there
to run their app.
3. The data (back-end) can be on a different server, but it should be at the
same physical location as the Citrix server. We also use gigabit network
cards for connections between multiple servers.
4. NEVER allow the Citrix server to shut down with open sessions. Use a good
UPS and a script to make sure all sessions are closed in the event of a
power failure. Failure to do this leaves you open to possible corruption
issues.
--
Arvin Meyer, MCP, MVP
Microsoft Access
Free Access Downloads
http://www.datastrat.com
http://www.mvps.org/access
 
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