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Hi, I have developed some software(vb.net) that records fees paid by the students. The purpose is that the database should be stored in a server, which can be accessed from any stations linked with it.

This is working fine with a network of 10 computers. I need to publish it over the net so people could do this job logging in over internet. Database (access database) should be stored on a web based server.

How is this possible? Even little help shall be highly appreciated. Thanks Furqan

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Hi there,

you have two options:

First option you build a web application and fill your information into an access file. But using access as database is very dangerous and I can't recommend using access.

Second option you build a client application which connects to a database which is running on a central server. This won't work with access at least not very well. So again my advice is that you should use sql express version which is free. You connect to the database with your connectionstring.

Hope this helps you out.

MUG4N
Thanks a lot. I am very new to vb.netPlease advise me how to convert my existing application's database sql server database?Also, what will be the connection string?Do you know any free sites that could give me hosting space, just as an experiment?ThanksFurqan
If you have no knowledge at all you should start reading a book like that one (free):http://www.ebook3000.com/Database-Programming-with-VB-NET-and-ADO-NET_1325.htmlA connectionstring determines where your database is running so on which machine and with which credentials see connectionstrings.comYou don't need a free hosting to test because you can use sqlexpress locally on your machine. After the application is running without errors you can move your database and application.You can use sql server with ms sql express management studio. This should make it easier for you.
MUG4N
Hi,Thanks a lot for the help. I tried the link but content removed from this site.Can you suggest anything else?Thanks / Furqan
MUG4N