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.

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.

Also read this for a better understanding of how MS-Access can be shared
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/libr...ffice.11).aspx

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.

Yes so long as it is not being open for exclusive 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.

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

Thank you for the answers.

Got any sample code (partial would be just fine) on how to share Access db?

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

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

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

Thank you so much for all the answers.