re: connect windows app to Access db on discountasp.net web server?

Discussion in 'Databases' started by cc, Mar 28, 2005.

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  1. cc

    cc

    Hello,

    Newbie here.

    I have justlearned how to create a windows-based front end for Access Databases where the database and windows app are on the same machine.

    I would like this same windows form to use the database stored on my remote discountasp.net web server located in my "_database" directory.

    It seems that my error is related to not knowing how to correctly compose the connection string.

    Can anyone offer any sample connection string for this solution?

    Thank you
     
    cc, Mar 28, 2005
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  2. Bruce

    Bruce DiscountASP.NET Staff

    this is not possible.

    MS came out with something long time ago called RDS (Remote Data Service) which would allow you to do it, however, MS has deprecated the software because of security issues. RDS is no longer shipped with any MS product.

    I recommend you create a web service on the server to do the query and have your winform app consume the service.

    Bruce

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    Bruce, Mar 28, 2005
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