> Is it possible to connect to FB database throught
> internet.
>
> Example: I have a computer in USA with FB DB and a
> client application (written in Delphi) in the Czech
> Republic. Can I connect and work with this remote
> database? If it is possible please describe how..

It is quite easy to do and surprisingly quick if your
application is designed with Internet bandwidth in
mind.

In the databasename property, you need to put
something of the form

[host]:aliasname

host is either the dns entry or external IP address of
the US server. There is no difference connecting over
a LAN to connecting over the internet.

Firebird by default talks on port 3050, so your
firewall will need to let that through or forward that
port on.

More important considerations for Internet based
programs, is that you **must** implement as much logic
as possible in stored procedures, triggers, and
external functions. If you do not, you risk sending
large datasets to a 56k modem which will be an
unacceptable performance bottleneck.

Good luck

Adam






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