client/server app. newbie help

[JANET1979]

hello

im apologise in advance if this isnt the appropriate forum!

i need some fundamental info on creating a client/server application. i have done some basic research into this area and have came across all sorts of languages, databases and other confusing stuff like dbms, winsock, asp, dna, etc!!!

basically i'd like some advice on what language to write my interface in (vc++ or vb) and what database to use and any other things to consider to use and how these all integrate together?

some basic advice and topics would be useful to get myself underway.

i know a very general question but thx if u can help!!!

 

[zemp]

Basically you need three things. A tool to build the app (VB, C++, etc.), a database to store the information and a way for the two to communicate (ADO via ODBC). What you use to write the app will depend on what you have available and what you are familiar with or know. The database will depend on what is avaiable (Access, SQL Server, MySQL, etc.) and how much data and how many users there will be (if there are more than 5 concurrent users I would rule out Access). The connectivity is pretty standard with ADO in a LAN and will depend on your database.

You should be able to find examples on code bank sites such as

http://www.planetsourcecode.com.

Also search the net for some free tutorials. You never know what you may find.

zemp

 

[zemp]

Check out my post in Thread222-628778 for a list of links to free online tutorials.

zemp