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  1. August 9th, 2009 11:50 AM #1
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    Question VB6 with MS Access

    Hi,

    I'm new to VB6. I'm using VB6 and MS Access as database. Is it possible for multi user to access my MS Access table (mdb) and open/edit/update simotaniously at one time. If yes, how and what is the example code.

    Please advice me. Thank you.
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  2. August 9th, 2009 12:02 PM #2
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    Re: VB6 with MS Access

    Yes it is possible to use MS Access database in a multi-user environment. You will have to put your access DB in a shared location where all the client's (VB programs) can access it.

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  3. August 10th, 2009 05:57 AM #3
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    Re: VB6 with MS Access

    Thanks Shuja Ali.

    Another thing want to know, is it posible for more than one user to open the same Access (mdb) table at the same time? because i was thinking of developing a small programme where two workstation can open (and manipulate) the same Access table at the same time.

    Please advice.

    Thank you.
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    Re: VB6 with MS Access

    Yes so long as it is not being open for exclusive access
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  5. August 10th, 2009 08:35 AM #5
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    Re: VB6 with MS Access

    And access has a limited number of connections at the same time.
    Theoretical is is 255, but in practice it is a lot lower.
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    Re: VB6 with MS Access

    Wrong. Access can handle 3-5 concurrent transactions at a time, and no more. If you have more users, then you need a middle tier to hit the db, and send it to the other tier (users)

    Otherwise, use SQL Express, which is free
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  7. August 11th, 2009 09:05 AM #7
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    Re: VB6 with MS Access

    Thank you for the answers.

    Got any sample code (partial would be just fine) on how to share Access db?
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    Re: VB6 with MS Access

    Access 2k7 specs http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/ac...CH100621861033

    Access 2k7 specs http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/ac...CH062525931033

    Access 2k2 & 2k3 specs http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302524

    as for 2k and 97 those documents cannot be found
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    Re: VB6 with MS Access

    The link in my signature.

    As far as 255 concurrent users, I wouldn't like to DBA that mess.

    http://en.allexperts.com/q/Using-MS-...imum-Users.htm
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    Re: VB6 with MS Access

    The link in my signature.

    As far as 255 concurrent users, I wouldn't like to DBA that mess.

    http://en.allexperts.com/q/Using-MS-...imum-Users.htm
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  11. August 12th, 2009 05:40 AM #11
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    Smile Re: VB6 with MS Access

    Thank you so much for all the answers.
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