Mark,
I agree with Neven (what a change!!! :) ), tho I'd also look at Windows 2000
Server, as it has this functionallity built in.
My 'ideal' solution, while still remaining on a budget, would be to have
some form of replication on the servers - they dial back into HO (or the
net - its just a big WAN anyway) every hour or whatever, upload their
changes (with insert into...) and DL their new records (from HO and the
other office). They are not, however, allowed to touch the records of the
other branches - just view them - if you allow alteration, replication gets
MESSY very quickly.
Citrix/Win2KServer would most likely be a better option, tho, if they can
eat the cost of the server (if its just this app, then it shouldn't be too
bad) and the cost of 5x8 (ie, not 24x7) phone line charges. ADSL, if they
can get it, is a GOOD option, 'cos its VERY fast, always switched on, and
despite what Telecom may say, you CAN get a fixed IP address VERY VERY
easily.
N
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Howard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of list delphi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 2:28 PM
Subject: [DUG]: Application Structure
> Hi (not sure if this should be Off Topic)
> Some advice please. I want to understand:
> FIRST what is the simplest, least expensive solution that is
> *possible*
> SECONDLY what are the practical downsides of taking this simple
> option compared to the "Ideal"
>
> Situation
>
> Client has 3 sites around NZ - both islands - one site doubles as
> Head Office.
> Want each site to be able to enter data and generate reports from
> a database (same structure at each site).
> Head Office needs to be able to generate site reports and
> consolidated reports.
> NOTE: We are talking a MAXIMUM of only 60 transactions per day
> from each site.
>
> If my application is currently running with up to 5 users on a
> LAN does it follow that it should also run OK on a WAN with dial
> up lines? If not, what are the problems?
> What sort of communications setup does the client need to
> organise?
> What changes do I need to make provision for in my application eg
> do I need to upgrade to C/S?
> Is it an option have separate databases and to arrange some sort
> of consolidation each day? Prefer not to have to go this way.
>
> I've had no experience with this sort of communications at all so
> words of one syllable again please.
> Again, I Stress, I'm not after a "corporate" solution - just a
> low cost practical one. (No offence to those with "Corporate"
> names!)
>
> TIA
>
> Mark
>
>
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