I had mentioned how I've successfully used SQLSTRINGCONNECT and SQLEXEC to add a simple audit record from my apps to a web database. My coworker asked about firewalls and how this might get defeated by them. I concurred, noting that I've seen how ZoneAlarmPro asks the user if he wants to allow the process to communicate with the web (and thus, the user could prevent it).
He mentioned that web services use the http protocol so they probably had a better chance of getting through the firewalls. I told him that if that was the case, then the malware folks would probably be writing more and more for web services. Your comments appreciated. The goal is to get a simple audit of software usage amongst our clients spread out through the nation (and Canada). Like I said, my way is older, but may be prone to firewall blockage. -- Michael J. Babcock, MCP MB Software Solutions, LLC http://mbsoftwaresolutions.com http://fabmate.com "Work smarter, not harder, with MBSS custom software solutions!" _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
