[AccessD] Running front end on server

Rocky,

Running the FE on the server is possible of course, but one has to ask what
you mean.  To truly "run it" on the serve you would need remote desktop or
the like.  Otherwise the server just serves up pieces of the Fe, downloaded
to and run on the workstation.  This is pretty much the worst of all worlds
for a bunch of reasons.  Fes are notable for corrupting when run by several
people at the same time.  Changes can be made (sometimes) but shouldn't be
etc.  There is high network usage as forms and reports are downloaded to run
on the workstation etc.

Downloading the entire FE to the workstation gives each WS its own copy and
does away with all of these problems.

John W. Colby
Colby Consulting
www.ColbyConsulting.com 
-----Original Message-----
From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin at
Beach Access Software
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2007 11:22 PM
To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving'
Subject: [AccessD] Running front end on server

 
Dear List:
 
If you run the front end on a server, do you still need a copy of access on
each client?  And if not, is it still street legal?  
 
Rocky


 
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