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

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
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"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


.

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


.

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


.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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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
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