Entering data over the internet

[larpup]

Not sure if this is the correct question to ask on this forum, but here
goes.

Is it wise (if possible) to link a backend (to a front end at origin)
over the internet using Access2003? My client is using DSL in two
cities and would like the opportunity to have his client enter and
update over the internet.

 

[Baz]

Not sure if this is the correct question to ask on this forum, but here
goes.

Is it wise (if possible) to link a backend (to a front end at origin)
over the internet using Access2003? My client is using DSL in two
cities and would like the opportunity to have his client enter and
update over the internet.

If you are talking about an mdb backend, then it is theoretically possible
but very unwise. Your client would be well advised to consider using
Terminal Services.

 

[Sylvain Lafontaine]

You can try with a VPN but your client must not be in a hurry because this
will be painfully slow.

The usual solutions are to use either Terminal Server (TS)/Citrix (the most
easiest but will cost some $) or to replace the backend with SQL-Server/MSDE
or even to replace the frontend with ASP or ASP.NET or WebServices or other
..NET technologies.

 

[larpup]

Thank you very much for the info. I thgink TS will be the way to go.

Lar