[AccessD] Access App to Web Page

Hi Tony,

Forgive me if I might has missed out on some context here, but what sort of application is it that they require modernising? Without knowing much else, it almost sounds like a project that involves exposing things via an API for a web client to be able to make calls to.

- Hans


On 2013-01-31, at 12:37 PM, "Tony Septav" <TSeptav at uniserve.com> wrote:

> Hey Jim
> Thanks. Will do some research.
> 
> Tony Septav
> Nanaimo, BC
> Canada
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Dettman
> Sent: January-31-13 2:15 PM
> To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving'
> Subject: Re: [AccessD] Access App to Web Page
> 
> 
> <<They have a limited budget and would like quote.>> 
> 
> Have them consider:
> 
> www.eqldata.com
> 
> Or depending on the number of users, a terminal services server that they
> remote into.  If you use Windows 2008 R2 or Citrix, that can happen in a
> browser window.
> 
> Beyond that, it's a re-write.  If the app needs are *very* simple, an Access
> 2013 web database might fit the bill.  Note however you'd need Access
> Services for SharePoint (requires an Enterprise license).  But because of
> the licensing cost, most opt for an Office 365 subscription.  Since that
> brings you back to something like www.eqldata.com (a subscription), why
> bother with a re-write at all?
> 
> If they really do want it to run browser based, then ASP.net is usually the
> product of choice.
> 
> Jim.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Tony Septav
> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 02:37 PM
> To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving'
> Subject: [AccessD] Access App to Web Page
> 
> Hey All
> 
> It has been an interesting month, no new work for about a 1 1/2 years
> (almost bought that wiener wagon and retired to the beach) and suddenly I
> get 3 requests for upgrades to old existing Apps.
> 
> Now a new one.
> 
> I just had a prospective client preview an App I had designed for an old
> client.
> 
> Pros
> 
> They loved the program for it's sophistication, simplicity and ease of use
> (not blowing my own horn here). Exactly what they are looking for.
> 
> Cons
> 
> They would like it to be also available on a Web page.
> 
> 
> 
> Now I have programs running on stand alones and sophisticated networks but
> this is all new to me. 
> 
> They have a limited budget and would like quote.
> 
> 
> 
> I guess my question is, is this possible (I figure yes) but at what cost to
> develop it??? I mean so many different questions and problems start to
> arise.  They mentioned Oracle but I just do not want to go there.
> 
> 
> 
> Tony Septav
> 
> Nanaimo, BC
> 
> Canada.
> 
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