> most sites firewall off the SQL*Server from any outside access You can always open port 1433, and restrict it to your static IP (or range if you're on dial-up).
> any tool would probably be web-based. There are a couple of desktop visual management tools out there (of varying quality, functionality and price) like: CASE Studio 2 - http://www.casestudio.com/enu/ SQLExecMS - http://www.laplas-soft.com/exec-intro.htm DbaMgr2k - http://www.asql.biz/DbaMgr.shtm I thought the SQL Server client tools were freely distributable, although maybe that's only for licensed MSDN'ers. regards, Ben --- You are currently subscribed to cfaussie as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MX Downunder AsiaPac DevCon - http://mxdu.com/
