In a message dated 12/1/2001 6:52:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< OK, my turn for dumb question which of course is NOT a dumb question... I read the above, but what does it mean? That servername = sharename (what the heck is that?) = this directory \filename? And why would it be useful in R:Base? >> David, UNC allows you to connect to files over different platforms where you have the rights to, without mapping a drive letter. Such as the connection to the RBase Syntax address on the web site is: http://www.rsyntax.com/. By using UNC, you dont have to worry about drive mappings, you can directly connect to the directory and files, as long as you have the rights to them. In my shop, we have 3 servers, FS1 through 3. Our full time database resides on FS3 in the directory \Programs\RBData\ with a Database name of ShpInv . I do most of my development work on FS1, and the computer in my office that has that mapping on it. To connect to my development database from a computer that doesn't have Server FS1 mapped, I can connect to it with UNC by using the following command: Conn \\FS1\Programs\RBData\ShpInv. The command breaks down as <Servername = FS1(SharableName)> \ <Directory = Programs\RBData> \ <FileName=ShpInv> This can be done on a LAN, as in my situation, or over a WAN, or even over the web, through Virtual Private Network connections. The overhead over a WAN or the web with out a REAL fast link (i.e. T-1 or better) KILLS database performance That's when you use Oterro. Oterro can also simulate a Client/Server environment, where only the data you need is transfered over a link, not the entire database. I hope that explains it a little better. And, if not, put another post up. Damon Damon D. Kaufman President Stalder Spring Works, Inc ISO-9002 / QS-9000 Certified 2345 S. Yellow Springs St. Springfield, Ohio 45506 Voice 937,322,6120 Fax 937,322,2126 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
