Split database

[Guest]

I apologize for these basic questions. I have set up a simple database that
a few users will have access to. I've split it, and both the back end and
front end are on a server that everyone can access but the back end is in a
hidden folder. My questions are:

1. How do I set up the MDE? I couldn't find this in Help.

2. How do I "put" the MDE file on each user's computer? Is it in the same
folder as the front end on the server? Can't they just access the front end
on the server?

Thanks in advance

 

[Rick Brandt]

I apologize for these basic questions. I have set up a simple
database that a few users will have access to. I've split it, and
both the back end and front end are on a server that everyone can
access but the back end is in a hidden folder. My questions are:

1. How do I set up the MDE? I couldn't find this in Help.

Tools
Database Utilities
Maker MDE File

2. How do I "put" the MDE file on each user's computer? Is it in
the same folder as the front end on the server? Can't they just
access the front end on the server?

They "can" but then you give up most of the advantages of splitting in the first
place. Place a copy on each user's local drive (much better).