<franciscomesa@...> wrote in message news:9c279c+i5gj@......

>
> Hi,
>
> I'm thinking to use Interbase with a Web server, but I need a 24x7
> solution.
>
> Can I set a Database Cluster (2 services in 2 machines, only one data
> file (like SQL Server Enterprise)? other options 24x7?

InterBase doesn't support a cluster. You might want to take a look at Shadow
files though - check the documentation for more.

> The Open Source don't has limited-users for Internet applications
> like JSP/PHP/ASP?

There are no limits to the amount of users (the Windows version has a
accidental limit of about 255 connections though), however, it is strongly
reccomended to use a connection pooling mechanism when doing lots of stuff.
Besides that, it takes away the overhead of building a connection...

> Is there any tool like Toad (Oracle) to use it with Interbase/Win?

For free? Or for a small fee?

InterBase Workbench seems to be pretty nice (*grin*)...
http://www.interbaseworkbench.com

If you want a free tool, take a look at www.ibaccess.org


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