Re: Database/WebAccess

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From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 11/07/04 

Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2004 17:05:54 -0500

Steve_s wrote:
> Thanks for the advice...the reason I wanted to have the database in
> house was for development issues...If I used a hosting company
> wouldnt I have to carry out changes ona local database then upload to
> the server or would I be able to carry out changes/upgrades online?

Depends what/how you do things. If this is for public use, I wouldn't want
it on my LAN - if it's a dev box only, there's no public access needed. :)
>
>
>
> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:
>
>> Steve_s wrote:
>>> I am trying to formulate a strategy to enable customers to access
>>> our database from the web.
>>>
>>> I think it would be preferable to have the database inhouse rather
>>> than on a external server provided by a hosting company...I
>>> currently use small business server 2000, does this have the
>>> capability to enable me to set up web access directly through our
>>> own server?
>>
>> Yes, but I don't recommend it. You really don't want to host a public
>> website on a LAN with a single server that's also your domain
>> controller, Exchange server, and so forth - it could be a big
>> security risk as well as a resource problem. I suggest that if you
>> want this in-house you get another server and put it in your DMZ,
>> completely isolated from your AD domain. Or do something easier and
>> get an inexpensive hosting account with another company.
>>>
>>> If not, what would I require to do this?

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