Data Access Page Confusion

[Guest]

I really wish I could get a detailed description of what I can and cannot do
with Data Access Pages. It's amazing with all the posts how few people
actually know for sure what they do and how they work.

The common questions which seem vague and I would like to know direct
answers for are:

-- Can we use on Intranet and Internet?
-- How can we do that and what do we need?
-- Can user log in with security restrictions? ie Some users could view and
others could only add new records.
-- Any pitfalls for limitations with Data Access Pages?
-- Anything else I'm missing?

I would love to use them but I have given up with the lack of vague
information.

Maybe someone can help me and give me some detailed info.

Thanks for you're time.

 

[TB]

IMHO, your best approach is to design the data access pages as using ASP,
which can do all you want (security, custom forms, etc). Furthermore, ASP
pages are accessed via your internet browser, eliminating the need for the
instalation of any specific application (including Access) at the
workstations.

If you place the ASP pages on a windows server (Win XP will also do if only
have limited number of simultaneous users) on your LAN, everybody on the
intranet will be able to see them.

If you place the pages in an external web site, you will be able access from
anywhere.

If you need any help, send a private message to (e-mail address removed)

TB
www.lacanela.com

 

[Guest]

Thanks for your help TB.
Have a nice day.
Rob

IMHO, your best approach is to design the data access pages as using ASP,
which can do all you want (security, custom forms, etc). Furthermore, ASP
pages are accessed via your internet browser, eliminating the need for the
instalation of any specific application (including Access) at the
workstations.

If you place the ASP pages on a windows server (Win XP will also do if only
have limited number of simultaneous users) on your LAN, everybody on the
intranet will be able to see them.

If you place the pages in an external web site, you will be able access from
anywhere.

If you need any help, send a private message to (e-mail address removed)

TB
www.lacanela.com

 

[TB]

Just for inspiration, check out my web site (www.lacanela.com), which is a
good example of a ASP datadriven site where all the information for page
creation and content comes from a database, and where I can add and update
content via forms.

Cheers

TB
www.lacanela.com