asked on

Network Application

Hi,
I need to make network application... what is the best way to do it and
1- how to configure BDE
2-should EXE file be in every machine
3- how to update database (if changed or one of users add record to it) for other users get their databases updated
4- what problems maybe happen after setting my program and bde during users working

please refer to any available documentation and {freeware components}

Thanks

1. Configuration of the BDE is determined by wich database/server you plan to use. The InstallShield wizard can configure the BDE settings when you install your application.
2. Not if you install your application on a shared network drive, but this will require some knowledge of setting the correct registry keys and also which DLL's that must reside on either a shared network drive or the Windows system directory.
I'll suggest that you use the InstallShield and install a complete package on every machine (for a beginning).
3. If you use a SQL database, some of them (if not every one) can alert your application when a certain exception or programmed event occurs - this will also require some knowledge. If you use Paradox or another filing database, you can program the BDE to query the database for new updates/changes, but it's not a ideal solution.
4. The BDE settings are only affecting the client. However - if you change the language setting it can affect the retrieval of previously stored strings in the database.

Any comments ?

mbauomi

ASKER

ok.. in no 3
i don't use SQL database
What happen (after BDE settings is ok) when (by example)
2 users using the same database table when:
-sharing the same record (first do i need to check if the current record is locked?)
-the very important is when one of them or both add or DELETE records from the same table (what do i need to do???) to UPDATE the table {cause that maybe doing problems... is that right??}

please describe with full details and EX

Thanks

ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION

membership

This solution is only available to members.

To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.

Start Free Trial

mbauomi

ASKER

Ok thanks.. but can u tell me where i can find documents about databases {dbase-paradox} and network

Not really - the best advise I can give, is to visit the local bookstore and lookup a book on delphi database programming.
The manuals do also give a brief discussion on the subject - but if your'e starting from scratch, try the bookstore.
Maybee, there's something to catch on the net ?