[AccessD] SQL and Access

Do they already have SQL Server?  If not, why not just stick with an Access
.mdb backend?

Drew

-----Original Message-----
From: Kath Pelletti [mailto:kp at sdsonline.net] 
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 3:14 AM
To: Access D Normal List
Subject: [AccessD] SQL and Access

Hi everyone - 

Can I pick your brains? I have a client who needs to put some data on the
web which will connect to a 3rd party shopping cart product, ie. they want
to display their goods on the web and allow them to be sold on to retail
clients. They already have the shopping cart side organised, but they have a
statically typed website - no database to feed it.

They also need an internal system which will meet administration, management
and reporting requirements - but fairly simple stuff. They are very strapped
for cash (smirk) and want a fairly inexpensive solution. Lately I have been
working on .net with SQL Server 2005 systems which would be a great solution
- but way too expensive in development costs.

So what about SQL Server BE with Access front end? I know it's very common
but can someone tell me:

- any gotchas
- cost for client in terms of licences they would need for SQL? I can't seem
to find a clear answer by googling.


Thanks.

______________________________________
Kath Pelletti
Software Design and Solutions Pty Ltd.
Ph: 9505-6714
Fax: 9505-6430
Email: KP at SDSOnline.net
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