Thanks guys - as long as I know I can do *something*, I don't have to worry about that til later :)
K. On 6/27/05, Geoff Bowers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Kay Smoljak wrote: > > There will be a standalone SQL Server database for membership data, > > which will be used in a number of different areas of the organisation, > > not only on the web (member-only areas, forums etc) but also for > > desktop apps. Is it possible for FarCry to talk to the member database > > directly, or will I have to import the records into FarCry's database > > (and keep them synced externally)? > > You have many options -- its a CF app after all :) > > You could create a view in the database that looks like a FarCry user > directory, and hook it up as a userdirectory. Or you could write a > unique security interface for your database. Or synchronise the data > directly into the FarCry database. Or use the FarCry database for > authentication, store the PK for the member in the dmProfile object and > reference the external database as an extension of dmProfile. Or... > > Best to define what you want the external db to provide the web site, > and how easy it is to access (ie. from the FarCry server) -- then we can > give you a clearer approach. > > -- geoff > http://www.daemon.com.au/ > > --- > You are currently subscribed to farcry-dev as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Aussie Macromedia Developers: http://lists.daemon.com.au/ > -- Kay Smoljak http://kay.smoljak.com/ --- You are currently subscribed to farcry-dev as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aussie Macromedia Developers: http://lists.daemon.com.au/
