Hi,
I am not a technical IT specialist, but here is how we have organized it: 1. We make use of Logmein (for housekeeping as well as for a VPN connection in a network). It is working well and as far as I know it is reliable. There is a free version but also a pro version, which is quite cheap 2. The network is used for all kind of activities (mainly documents). People can work in the office but also at home 3. We also have compiled Rbase applications (9.1 64 bits latest version) 4. We have setup an Remote Desktop Connection with the server (using Windows server 2008). 5. The compiled application and database is on the server. 6. It is running nice and smoothly (maximum of 10 users and they are not heavy users). 7. The line speed is not very high (ADSL 8 Mbit downstream and 1 Mbit upstream and there is always one upstream) When setting up the network pay attention to username / password. Windows 7 sometimes asks for network password if this differs from your local id / password. I don't know why this happens. Hope this helps a little bit. Tony From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tom Frederick Sent: maandag 9 januari 2012 22:47 To: RBASE-L Mailing List Subject: [RBASE-L] - It's expand the network time After several years of running our in-house, wired system, we are headed out the door into the real world with 4-5 sites away from our main facilities and multiple wireless laptops. Database itself seems to be running well. We will use a network specialist to help with all the hookups and security issues with combinations of cable/DSL/wireless Internet. The monthly service charges will not be cheap. Is there anything in particular related to R:Base we should be very aware of? Looked through the User group archive. VPN has speed problems compared to terminal servers so I am looking at things like using variables in views to limit rows transmitted to the specific rows needed. To get into our system a password is required and a computer's name must be registered in the database. Using compiled 9.1 64 (0103 updates) which drops unregistered users immediately. Our plan is to go slow, use my home and our IT guy's home as the initial connections, then move from there. Any suggestions appreciated. Tom Frederick President/CEO Elm City Center 1314 W Walnut Jacksonville, IL 62650 W- 217-245-9504 F - 217-245-2350 E - [email protected]
