Malcolm Greene wrote: > Michael, > >> Client wants to put the VFP database folder and files on their server in > SomeWhereElse, PA and have a workstation in SomeRemoteTown, PA work over > the VPN. So basically, can the app reside locally and access the data > folder over the VPN? Or must I locate everything on the VPN? Or tell > him this won't work? > > 1. Why not use MySQL vs. DBF's?
Oh I would now absolutely without a doubt--that's what I've done for his last 3-4 apps. But this is an older one from 2003 that I did for them. I'm prepared to retool it for MySQL but that's not an expense he wants if he can get the VPN to work with this. > > 2. Use GotoMyPC or TerminalServices/Remote Desktop and do everything on > the remote PC? Multiple users...not gonna work. -- Mike Babcock, MCP MB Software Solutions, LLC President, Chief Software Architect http://mbsoftwaresolutions.com http://fabmate.com http://twitter.com/mbabcock16 _______________________________________________ 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.

