Re: [IPCop-user] Multiple VPNs

[Ben R. <ben...@ve...>]

We tried using an Access based helpdesk software over a VPN with each side 
connected via T1's. It was painful to say the least.

Using any Access database that isn't local to your PC is like asking to be 
shot in the head for fun.

-ben

At 10:23 PM 4/7/2003 +0100, -maniax- wrote:
>Thanks for the responses folks
>
>I agree that a _real_ database would be preferable but the customer already
>has the Access database up and running and, for the moment, are only
>interested in getting it working across multiple sites.
>
>I've already raised concerns about performance issues and given them some
>ideas for alternative options, e.g. Terminal Services or an SQL based
>solution but I sense some reluctance on the customers part to move away from
>the system they already know, time will tell.
>
>I've now had a look at the Freeswan site and the documentation for v1.99
>says...

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Ben Ruset
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