September 30, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Our company is planning to migrate to VB.net and database to SQL Server. (our system and database currently is VFP). We are in outsourcing business and one of our service is installing a program in client's workstation. This program is a clone of our main program that would generate reports for them. We update the data by sending them the dbf every now and then. Now if we migrate to Vb.net and sql server, (1.) do we need also to install sql server to our clients so that we can still give them a program that would generate reports for them????.(2.) do we need to purchase cals for every client(as now, we have over 100 clients) (3.) Could anyone give me an idea or link or anything that would help me understand how VB.net and sql will work together?? and lastly (4.) any tips for a newbie like me hehe thx in advance
October 1, 2008 at 12:23 am
Hello,
To answer your questions:-
1+2) If the customers require SQL Server then you can install SQL Server Express for free.
3) If you have some VB experience already then the following link will be useful (there is a section on VB.Net and Data Access) http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vbrun/cc297223.aspx
Regards,
John Marsh
www.sql.lu
SQL Server Luxembourg User Group
October 1, 2008 at 9:35 pm
hello.. tnx for the info..
by the way can i ask you another question?
i have a program that is created using vb.net. if i install it on the server, can other people connected to the server can access the program? if so, can they use the program all at the same time ?
another thing, is it practical to use the .exe file located at the debug folder to use and will be accessed on the server by multiple users.
tnx tnx tnx 😀
October 2, 2008 at 1:01 am
Hello Again,
To answer your new questions:
1) It depends on what kind of .Net application it is, but theoretically you could allow access to a client application located on a server via "ClickOnce" deployment. Please see: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/142dbbz4(VS.80).aspx
2) Do not use your development file or folders for a production system. Always deploy them somewhere else first - after you have finished testing them of course 😉
Regards,
John Marsh
www.sql.lu
SQL Server Luxembourg User Group
October 2, 2008 at 7:32 pm
ok tnx! i really appreciate your help.
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