Re: Same .EXE with 10 users on network

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From: Ralph (msnews.20.nt_consulting32_at_spamgourmet.com)
Date: 12/05/04 

Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 11:02:40 -0600

"Marcus" <a@b.com> wrote in message
news:XfEsd.292674$SM5.16557@news.easynews.com...
> Hi All,
>
> Just another quick question,
>
> I am currently working on a program and updating it as i go along. Its not
> really finished yet but the users still need to use it asap, so we came up
> with the solution that would put the .EXE on a Network for them all to
open
> from there, then when I make the new .exe it will be all there for the
users
> instally rather then having to visit all the users individually. ( until
> program is a full version )
>
> Is there any speed or other issues with users all opening and running off
> the same EXE all at once on a Network?
>
> Just out of interest as well, the network is over a wide area, and where
the
> database file sits is about 50 miles (80km) away from some users. Is there
> any way or suggestions on how to get all users having the same performance
> when accessing it, whether they are a mile from it or 50 miles away on the
> network ?
>
> Many Thanks for your time!
>
> Marcus.
>

Assuming you mean that the .exe will be available on a networked drive (a la
file server), there won't be any immediate problems since each user will
actually load the .exe into their own address space, ie, it runs locally.
Any performance problems will come in if the exe uses DLLs, the size of the
exe, common resources used, and the configuration of the network (locks,
etc).

There are enough subtle 'gotchas' waiting around - all dependent on YOUR
problem domain - that you will just have to try it and see what happens. The
same pretty much applies to your database question as well - normally
distance is not the question - how the network is configured is.

-ralph

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