newbe needs help

[ampal]

I have a client that has a server with a client database on it. It also has VB6 on it, I think the client database was created with VB6. On one other machine there is a front end that can access the client data base. What I need to do is find out how to duplicate the front end onto other computers.

Any help is always welcome
Thanks
Mike

 

[zemp]

What you need to know is how the front end accesses the database (ie: what type of connection does it make). Direct connection string, ODBC, etc..

I would also recommend that you create an installation package for the front end to ensure that, along with the exe, you also install all required dll and/or ocx files. You can also copy them manually but you need to make sure that you have them all and that they get properly registered with the operating system.

One other thing is to make sure that the database can handle multiple users.

Take Care,

zemp

"Show me someone with both feet on the ground and I will show you someone who can't put their pants on."

 

[ampal]

How do I figure out, what type of connection the front end makes?

I assume it will handle mutiple users. It can be accessed from the server or the one workstation.

Thanks very much for your help

Mike

 

[zemp]

You might have to ask the developer. You can alspo check your ODBC administrator to see if there is an ODBC connection to the database. If so then it probably uses ODBC and you would need to duplicate the Connection on the other computers.

Take Care,

zemp

"Show me someone with both feet on the ground and I will show you someone who can't put their pants on."