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If you are using https and encryption you should have no problem.
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If you are using https and encryption you should have no problem.

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By WebServices I assume you are talking about SOAP?<br />
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If so have you had a look at &quot;REST&quot;? &nbsp;This was coined around 2003 and provides a simpler and (arguably) more secure alternative to Web Services.<br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/REST" rel="ugc">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/REST</a><br />
<a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/cc950529.aspx" rel="ugc nofollow">http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/cc950529.aspx</a><br />
<a href="http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/the-soa-blog/the-rest-vs-web-services-debate-continues-11751" rel="ugc">http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/the-soa-blog/the-rest-vs-web-services-debate-continues-11751</a><br />
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-Rowan
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By WebServices I assume you are talking about SOAP?

If so have you had a look at "REST"?  This was coined around 2003 and provides a simpler and (arguably) more secure alternative to Web Services.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/REST [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/REST]
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/cc950529.aspx [http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/cc950529.aspx]
http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/the-soa-blog/the-rest-vs-web-services-debate-continues-11751 [http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/the-soa-blog/the-rest-vs-web-services-debate-continues-11751]

-Rowan

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I'm looking into DiscountASP for SQL connection support.
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I'm looking into DiscountASP for SQL connection support.

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Note: Sorry, I cannot award more than one solution, EE Bug Report: <a href="https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/26507120/You-must-provide-a-reason-for-closing-the-question.html?cid=239&anchorAnswerId=33789239#a33789239" rel="ugc nofollow">https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/26507120/You-must-provide-a-reason-for-closing-the-question.html?cid=239&anchorAnswerId=33789239#a33789239</a>
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Note: Sorry, I cannot award more than one solution, EE Bug Report: https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/26507120/You-must-provide-a-reason-for-closing-the-question.html?cid=239&anchorAnswerId=33789239#a33789239 [https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/26507120/You-must-provide-a-reason-for-closing-the-question.html?cid=239&anchorAnswerId=33789239#a33789239]

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I normally write web services when working with Windows apps and online MSSQL databases.<br />
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Q. Is there another way which is also secure?
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I normally write web services when working with Windows apps and online MSSQL databases.

Q. Is there another way which is also secure?

Online MSSQL Database Connection vs Web Service?

Microsoft SQL Server is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.SQL Server is available in multiple versions, typically identified by release year, and versions are subdivided into editions to distinguish between product functionality. Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning.

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning. Major improvements include the  Always On technologies and support for unstructured data types.