How to share a database for a fee
What would be the best way to distribute an Access 2016 database for a fee? I've created a database that runs similar to a kiosk and have packaged it with runtime files and all necessary imagery and .ico files.
Is there a way to secure this to keep it from being passed around? I've looked around for solutions and haven't found any, but I thought I'd try the forum here. I feel like the only way to keep it from being given around freely is to have it hosted online, but I don't see where Access has this capability. We do run SQL Server for our GIS, so that may be a solution.
Just for information, it's a region-wide contacts database for city and county governments. Thank you!
Is there a way to secure this to keep it from being passed around? I've looked around for solutions and haven't found any, but I thought I'd try the forum here. I feel like the only way to keep it from being given around freely is to have it hosted online, but I don't see where Access has this capability. We do run SQL Server for our GIS, so that may be a solution.
Just for information, it's a region-wide contacts database for city and county governments. Thank you!
I guess the best way is really to store your database in a Cloud solution (Azure, Amazon, ...) and provide the access only to who's paying for it.
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ste5an and Vitor, I really like the way we will be able to have this database in the cloud and online. I just need to take some SQL classes lol. That's where we'll be eventually. Thank you!
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Jim, so this is like what software programs use to keep their registration keys from being duplicated? Have you used this? This looks awesome!
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Thank you all so much!! Vitor, I will DEFINITELY be looking for your tutorial today! And Jim, I'm going to download this tool. I think I have exactly what I need to proceed. Y'all have been the most help.
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I wish I could give you both "best solution". Both solutions will be utilized.
Well, you can host the data for example in SQL Azure and use linked tables in Access.