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Remote desktop software
Access 2007 multiple people sharing split database
Just looking for some advice and/or rough costs for some remote desktop control options to run a typical Access 2007 split database (using Access 2007 runtime) I don't deal with remote control too often. Example: - terminal services (how much does that cost rough idea for small installation) - web based remote control, can some of these be used to run an Access database while on the road by just controlling a computer in the office with the application. Which ones are better, prices etc.... - free ones (how tough to setup) Maybe give me your top 3 choices for someone who has nothing in place but needs to run a Microsoft Access application while on the road three states away. Appreciate any advice I could get. Mark |
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Read: http://www.members.shaw.ca/AlbertKallal/Wan/Wans.html
You have a few options, amongst others: Terminal Services and CITRIX. No matter how you spin it you are looking at a substantial cost! Typically based on a per user license. Before your delve too far into the matter, you need to speak with your IT dept to determine what they can, and are willing, to support. No point researching software they will not permit you to use. Also, in some cases, they may already have the software in place for other purposes so you might get lucky! -- Hope this helps, Daniel Pineault http://www.cardaconsultants.com/ For Access Tips and Examples: http://www.devhut.net Please rate this post using the vote buttons if it was helpful. "Mark Andrews" wrote: Access 2007 multiple people sharing split database Just looking for some advice and/or rough costs for some remote desktop control options to run a typical Access 2007 split database (using Access 2007 runtime) I don't deal with remote control too often. Example: - terminal services (how much does that cost rough idea for small installation) - web based remote control, can some of these be used to run an Access database while on the road by just controlling a computer in the office with the application. Which ones are better, prices etc.... - free ones (how tough to setup) Maybe give me your top 3 choices for someone who has nothing in place but needs to run a Microsoft Access application while on the road three states away. Appreciate any advice I could get. Mark . |
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I guess I'm wondering how those web based remote control options would work?
GotoMyPC, pcAnywhere etc... or if something like Tightvnc works over the web? So the user would just take control of a pc at the office that had the front-end db on it. This is for my clients (varying levels of IT support, usually none). Mark "Daniel Pineault" wrote in message ... Read: http://www.members.shaw.ca/AlbertKallal/Wan/Wans.html You have a few options, amongst others: Terminal Services and CITRIX. No matter how you spin it you are looking at a substantial cost! Typically based on a per user license. Before your delve too far into the matter, you need to speak with your IT dept to determine what they can, and are willing, to support. No point researching software they will not permit you to use. Also, in some cases, they may already have the software in place for other purposes so you might get lucky! -- Hope this helps, Daniel Pineault http://www.cardaconsultants.com/ For Access Tips and Examples: http://www.devhut.net Please rate this post using the vote buttons if it was helpful. "Mark Andrews" wrote: Access 2007 multiple people sharing split database Just looking for some advice and/or rough costs for some remote desktop control options to run a typical Access 2007 split database (using Access 2007 runtime) I don't deal with remote control too often. Example: - terminal services (how much does that cost rough idea for small installation) - web based remote control, can some of these be used to run an Access database while on the road by just controlling a computer in the office with the application. Which ones are better, prices etc.... - free ones (how tough to setup) Maybe give me your top 3 choices for someone who has nothing in place but needs to run a Microsoft Access application while on the road three states away. Appreciate any advice I could get. Mark . |
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I tried out logmein.com the free version and it seems to work well.
Can anyone shoot down this approach: 1. install split access db on LAN at workplace 2. signup for logmein.com and setup office computer as canidate for remote controlling 3. use whatever web broswer out on the road and goto logmein.com and install plugin and then remotely control office computer and run access application (as if you were sitting at your desk). If the local IT dept makes it so logmein.com is not allowed then it's up to them to use an appropriate solution such as Citrix. Mark "Mark Andrews" wrote in message ... I guess I'm wondering how those web based remote control options would work? GotoMyPC, pcAnywhere etc... or if something like Tightvnc works over the web? So the user would just take control of a pc at the office that had the front-end db on it. This is for my clients (varying levels of IT support, usually none). Mark "Daniel Pineault" wrote in message ... Read: http://www.members.shaw.ca/AlbertKallal/Wan/Wans.html You have a few options, amongst others: Terminal Services and CITRIX. No matter how you spin it you are looking at a substantial cost! Typically based on a per user license. Before your delve too far into the matter, you need to speak with your IT dept to determine what they can, and are willing, to support. No point researching software they will not permit you to use. Also, in some cases, they may already have the software in place for other purposes so you might get lucky! -- Hope this helps, Daniel Pineault http://www.cardaconsultants.com/ For Access Tips and Examples: http://www.devhut.net Please rate this post using the vote buttons if it was helpful. "Mark Andrews" wrote: Access 2007 multiple people sharing split database Just looking for some advice and/or rough costs for some remote desktop control options to run a typical Access 2007 split database (using Access 2007 runtime) I don't deal with remote control too often. Example: - terminal services (how much does that cost rough idea for small installation) - web based remote control, can some of these be used to run an Access database while on the road by just controlling a computer in the office with the application. Which ones are better, prices etc.... - free ones (how tough to setup) Maybe give me your top 3 choices for someone who has nothing in place but needs to run a Microsoft Access application while on the road three states away. Appreciate any advice I could get. Mark . |
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The LogMeIn solution is essentially what I use to provide tech support
to one of my clients. Works well. Sometimes there is a bit of a lag on screen refresh when entering data, but nothing too troubling. Downside is that you can only have one remote user logged in per machine, but that may not be an issue for you. |
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Yea I was looking at TightVNC, just didn't seem as easy for a non techy to
setup so it works over the internet. I need to recommend a solution to some clients. I'm guessing RealVNC is the official product? I used to use VNC years ago. Still not sure which one works best, but the logmein.com was recommended by some computer repair guys I know so for now I think I'll just choose that one. Thanks for the input, Mark "Steve" wrote in message ... Mark, Take a look at Real VNC to see if that would work for you. www.RealVNC.com Steve "Mark Andrews" wrote in message ... Access 2007 multiple people sharing split database Just looking for some advice and/or rough costs for some remote desktop control options to run a typical Access 2007 split database (using Access 2007 runtime) I don't deal with remote control too often. Example: - terminal services (how much does that cost rough idea for small installation) - web based remote control, can some of these be used to run an Access database while on the road by just controlling a computer in the office with the application. Which ones are better, prices etc.... - free ones (how tough to setup) Maybe give me your top 3 choices for someone who has nothing in place but needs to run a Microsoft Access application while on the road three states away. Appreciate any advice I could get. Mark |
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instead of using Remote Desktop software, you should just move to
Access Data Projects ADP works great over WAN, LAN, Wireless spending $10,000 for a terminal services licensing server is not a good value On May 12, 9:24*am, "Mark Andrews" wrote: Access 2007 multiple people sharing split database Just looking for some advice and/or rough costs for some remote desktop control options to run a typical Access 2007 split database (using Access 2007 runtime) *I don't deal with remote control too often. Example: - terminal services (how much does that cost rough idea for small installation) - web based remote control, can some of these be used to run an Access database while on the road by just controlling a computer in the office with the application. *Which ones are better, prices etc.... - free ones (how tough to setup) Maybe give me your top 3 choices for someone who has nothing in place but needs to run a Microsoft Access application while on the road three states away. Appreciate any advice I could get. Mark |
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well what if you want to copy and paste from Access to a spreadsheet
on your desktop? Sounds to me like your jet database is the problem move to SQL Server and run it over the interweb.. secure SQL Server with a strong password and it's 'good enough' security for anything On May 12, 2:30*pm, Tom wrote: The LogMeIn solution is essentially what I use to provide tech support to one of my clients. *Works well. *Sometimes there is a bit of a lag on screen refresh when entering data, but nothing too troubling. Downside is that you can only have one remote user logged in per machine, but that may not be an issue for you. |
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well what if you want to copy and paste from Access to a spreadsheet on your desktop?
why on earth would I want to do that? Or are you now suggesting that Excel is superior to Access? move to SQL Server and run it over the interweb Sure - show me somebody that hosts for free. Oh and that still doesn't obviate the need for using LogMeIn... I'd still need to provide remote IT support to the client. Tom On May 13, 9:15*am, "a a r o n . k e m p f @ g m a i l . c o m" wrote: well what if you want to copy and paste from Access to a spreadsheet on your desktop? Sounds to me like your jet database is the problem move to SQL Server and run it over the interweb.. secure SQL Server with a strong password and it's 'good enough' security for anything On May 12, 2:30*pm, Tom wrote: The LogMeIn solution is essentially what I use to provide tech support to one of my clients. *Works well. *Sometimes there is a bit of a lag on screen refresh when entering data, but nothing too troubling. Downside is that you can only have one remote user logged in per machine, but that may not be an issue for you.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - |
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