[AccessD] "Remote Desktop" on an iPad to Monitor Access Applications

Dean Davids dnod at aol.com
Mon Aug 27 15:29:31 CDT 2012


I use an app called Jump. It works reliably and I would easily recommend it. I connect to a terminal server and work with access several front ends from my iPhone and iPad.
I can't say this is ideal, the Touchscreen to Windows Mouse UI translation is clumsy. I don't blame this on Jump, theirs seems a decent implementation. Screen size is a significant limiting factor on either device. I suppose I would adapt the use of the screen and layout controls in the Access FE much differently if I were trying to use it this way on a regular basis.
For access occasionally, quickly looking up information or troubleshooting, I have to say it is rock solid reliable. Works every time, very speedy and no bugs. 


Dean S. Davids
www.cmbscorp.com

On Aug 27, 2012, at 3:21 PM, "Brad Marks" <BradM at blackforestltd.com> wrote:

> All,
> 
> I have several Access applications that I need to monitor every night
> (remotely).  When I am at home working with a desktop PC, I simply use
> the Windows "Remote Desktop Connection" to connect to the remote box
> that hosts the Access applications.  This works very nicely.
> 
> When not at home, I also use Windows "Remote Desktop Connection" on an
> very old laptop to connect to the remote box.  
> 
> Recently, I have been having serious trouble with the old laptop.  Also,
> my wife recently purchased an iPad that will always be with us when we
> are away from home. 
> 
> Instead of replacing the old laptop with another laptop, I have been
> thinking about using the new iPad for the nightly monitoring.
> 
> It is my understanding that there are several products that can provide
> a remote connection from an iPad to a remote Windows box.
> 
> I have to live with major one restriction, however.  I probably cannot
> install any "communications" software on the "remote box".  
> 
> Therefore, I have started to hunt for a "Remote Desktop Connection" ap
> for the iPad that simulates the Windows "Remote Desktop Connection"
> (does not need any additional software on the remote box).
> 
> Has anyone else experimented with products in this realm?  Any advice?
> Recommendations?
> 
> Thanks,
> Brad    
> 
> 
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