Re: remote server

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What you're describing is best implemented with an ASP application--not with
client/server. CS is designed for dedicated networks or where a VPN is a
viable alternative.

Incidentally, I've been heads down on my new book (just topping off the
"Intro to Visual Studio" (Server Explorer, Query Builder etal.) chapter). It
alone is pushing 100 pages so it will doubtless be 2-3 chapters.

I also just came back from a tour of Australia and New Zealand.

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"koredump" <richard@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
> Thank you for your reply William. Unfortunately, I can't use VPN. This is
> suppose to be a smart client application and VPN would only introduce
> another level of user support (not to mention the cost involved).
> Therefore, if I can't use VPN, what would would be the next best option.
> There could be hundreds of user connecting to this database, most will
> only retrieve/insert a few records per session. I'm leaning towards using
> .net remoting, especially since in .net 2.0 they've added to capability to
> create a secure TCP channel. Webservices, on the other hand, are very easy
> to implement but also are not as capable as remoting. Unfortunately, I
> don't have any viable experience in using either one of the technologies
> when it comes to working with a SQL server. Looking for some helpful
> advice...
>
> TIA,
>
> Rich
>
>
>
> "William (Bill) Vaughn" <billvaRemoveThis@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:%232is3Gg$FHA.984@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> The safest way (by far) is to open a VPN channel to the SS host
>> server/domain. If you can connect via an open TCP port so can I (and most
>> everyone else).
>>
>>
>> --
>> ____________________________________
>> William (Bill) Vaughn
>> Author, Mentor, Consultant
>> Microsoft MVP
>> INETA Speaker
>> www.betav.com/blog/billva
>> www.betav.com
>> Please reply only to the newsgroup so that others can benefit.
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>> rights.
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>> "koredump" <richard@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:eQyr56d$FHA.360@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Hi All,
>>> I'm working on an distributable application that will have to connect to
>>> a remote sql server over the internet and would like to find out what
>>> will be the best way to implement this type of a connection.
>>>
>>> I've been googling for hours now and can't find a straight answer as to
>>> what is the best way connect to remote SQL server. In the past I've been
>>> connecting directly to remote server that had a listening port opened.
>>> But I gathered, connecting directly is not a very safe approach. I will
>>> be using .net remoting in my application and thought about using it for
>>> my data tier needs as well. I could also use webservices, and now I hear
>>> that MS SQL Server 2005 can be HTTP listener and expose a webservice to
>>> allow the execution of statements and sql procedures. What's the best
>>> way? Does someone know of a good article that will provide me with some
>>> guidance? Should I just connect direclty using ado.net without an
>>> abstraction layer between the application and the server?
>>>
>>> TIA for any help
>>>
>>> rich
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>


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