Using Microsoft Access databases over the Internet

Marobec — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:51:21 GMT

Hope someone can help an amateur out here. I sell bespoke Microsoft Access databases to several clients which are getting rave reviews - but obviously this brings along the usual problems of having to visit the sites for Upgrades/Troubleshooting/Resolving Network problems. Naturally it would be really beneficial if the clients and all of their users could run the databases remotely over the internet, also meaning that I could carry out upgrades whenever needed.

Not being an expert - I've heard various suggestions like 'Forget MS Access and use ASP/PHP' or 'get a web developer to do it for you' (not easy options for me and I want to retain control.) There are several bits of functionality within Access that i would want to retain.

So my question is - what is the easiest way to do this, (perhaps using a virtual server which i can get from my ISP) and what would i need to learn or do to start myself down this road.

Thanks to anyone who can give me some advice

Re: HOW INSTALL IIS?, It's not available on Control Panel

Gabriel_EUK — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:02:39 GMT

Hi coolboi007,

Following are the steps to install IIS -

Start >> Run >> type in appwiz.cpl >> Ok >> "Add or remove programs" window will appear >> here at the left side click on "Add/Remove Windows Components" >> a new pop up window will appear "Windows Components Wizard" >> under "Components" section select "Application Server" >> Details >> again in new window select "Internet Information Services (IIS)" >> Ok >> Next

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Using Microsoft Access databases over the Internet

Re: HOW INSTALL IIS?, It's not available on Control Panel