Using Access application through a network

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ReidarT

I am installing an Access application (front-end/backend) in a large office
where the backend-database is located in another server, and they want to
know what port they should open on their firewall.
When I look on our Windows firewall and exceptions, I find Microsoft Office
Access as an exception, but not the port number as my customer wants to
know.
They need to fill in an application in another department to get approved
this software with the proper port (number)
How can I find the portnumber?
regards
reidarT
 
Assuming that you can browse to the server through network
neighborhood, you do not need to open any ports. However, if it needs
to be seen through the firewall, then you will probably be rejected, as
it will require file sharing. The application would then need to be
written in a web language (ASP, ASP.NET, ColdFusion, etc.), most likely
using the standard HTTP or HTTPS ports.


Chris Nebinger
 
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