user[ at ]domain.invalid wrote in
news:uDirkWm4GHA.3396[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl:
[Quoted Text] > Would you implement a replicated Access database in this
> environment?
>
> I have a nonprofit client who would like to collect data on new
> clients and update data on existing clients via a laptop vs. the
> current paper method. They would plan to use 2-3 laptops with
> replicated database on each laptop. Only a single central office
> with the main copy of the replicated database. Of course the
> database would be divided into front end and back end and only the
> back end would be replicated. Maybe a small replication farm to
> ensure that the central database is self healing.
>
> The real issue of concern is that they have no on site computer
> support.
> The folks there are not very computer savvy - no power PC user
> at the
> site. Would I be crazy to implement a replicated database as
> described above in this location?
It depends. If you're using only direct replication, I would say no
problem. If you're contemplating indirect (which it sounds like,
given the mention of a replica farm), then I'd say not so much,
unless you have remote desktop access available.
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