Packaged database

[bells]

Once you packaged your Db and installed it in computers can you see the database somwhere else. The reason is I want to make sure the database is backedup frequently. any suggestoin is appreciated

bb

 

[lameid]

If you split your database and the backend is on the network, then you really only need to backup that file and keep a copy of the frontend. If you did not split... You can only get to it through normal file access options which does include network sharing. If your on a Windows network, a domain administrator should be able to get to the files but keep in mind an in use database does not necessarily back up well.

 

[lameid]

If you released your application into the wild so to speak, publically (i.e. out on the internet), the boat has sailed. Your only chance would be to write a backup routine and hope everyone gets the latest version.

 

[bells]

Thanks.

Is there a point of spliting if you are installing your database into stand alone computers after packaging it?

 

[dhookom]

One of the reasons for splitting is so you can refresh the front-end without overwriting the data in the back-end.

Duane
Hook'D on Access
MS Access MVP

 

[lameid]

In my obvservation the file with the frontend objects is usually the one to corrupt when it happens.