MDW deployment?

[John]

Hi again! I have created a front-end and a secured backend. I have also
created a synchronized (auto-update) platform where every user will get the
latest front-end version on their local machines. However, I'm unsure
whether I should also distribute the MDW (security) file.

It was suggested to me to distribute copies of the front-end to avoid some
data corruption. I think that makes sense (besides the hassle of keeping
everybody up to date with the latest front-end version). However, I'm unsure
whether or not distributing a copy of the MDW file as well. I would prefer
to keep on the network but do not know of any caveats, pros, cons. What do
you guys recommend?!

 

[Keith Wilby]

Hi again! I have created a front-end and a secured backend. I have also
created a synchronized (auto-update) platform where every user will get
the latest front-end version on their local machines. However, I'm unsure
whether I should also distribute the MDW (security) file.

It was suggested to me to distribute copies of the front-end to avoid some
data corruption. I think that makes sense (besides the hassle of keeping
everybody up to date with the latest front-end version). However, I'm
unsure whether or not distributing a copy of the MDW file as well. I would
prefer to keep on the network but do not know of any caveats, pros, cons.
What do you guys recommend?!

Putting it in a network folder will be fine.

Keith.
www.keithwilby.com

 

[Guest]

It's a database. It contains user names, group names, and
associated security ID values.

Like any database, you can share it, or make multiple copies.

It's not used intensively: unless you are doing design changes
(or those minor things like change the filter), you only look
up your ID value once, when you log in.

On the other hand, if it's not updated frequently, you can just
distribute copies. You don't even need to distribute new copies
to everyone: after all, you only need your own password.

(david)

 

[Joan Wild]

Leave the mdw on the server. Passwords are stored in the mdw and you don't
want to overwrite someone's password when you distribute an updated mdw.

 

[John]

Thank you all!!