Re: Remote access

Andrew Gould in reponse to George Weaver wrote:

>>Hi Andrew,

>>>>Hi,

>>>>I have a client with a main office and a branch office about 90 miles
>>>>away.

>>>>They have a server at the main office but it is not a web server.

>>>>What would be the best solution for them to access a PostgreSQL database
>>>>located at the main office from the branch office?

>>>>I am not "network savvy", but if I get pointed in the right direction I
>>>>should be able to fill in the blanks.

>>>>Thanks in advance!

>>>The best solution will depend upon the type of activity the branch office
needs to perform with the database server.

>>The application is an inventory management system. Their current solution
is an MS Access based system and they use Microsoft Terminal Services to
enable the branch office to access the main office server. They are
considering a move to an application that I provide which utilizes
PostgreSQL.

>>>Also, what operating system(s) are they running at the branch office?

>>Everything is Windows based.

>>George

>Hi George,

>MS Access can access PostgreSQL servers via ODBC links. There is an SSL
>Mode configuration option in the PostgreSQL ODBC driver for security.

Hi Andrew,

I have clients with web-based servers which utilize my application
connecting via the internet. I guess where my ignorance manifests itself is
how to connect when the server is not a web server and doesn't have a fixed
IP address. Is it necessary for them to set the server up with a fixed
address, or is there some other alternative?

Thanks for your time.

George