Hi,
I would like to be able to create some tables in a database on an SQL server
at my web provider, then access those tables via a client application
running on my PC over the Internet (dial-up connection). My understanding is
that the client application accesses the SQL server via TCP/IP and not ODBC.
My web provider says no way. They can enable an ODBC connection for one
static IP address, which is not an acceptable solution, because a) I don't
want to use ODBC, and b) my dial-up connection may use one of a range of IP
addresses. They will not let me have direct TCP/IP access to the database.
My question is why my ISP would say this. Of course the database is password
protected, so I don't see why direct access is any more a security risk than
using their web-based client. Is this common practice among ISPs, or do I
need to shop for a new one? Any suggestions?
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Bruce Vander Werf
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