Hi,

Please don't "hi-jack" threads by posting a new question under
an old subject.

> I have just installed firebird classic server. which client tool can I use
> to create a database?
> and I need to migrate an access2000 mdb file to firebird.
>
> which tools do you suggest for database administration/developing?

I suggest Database Workbench ( www.upscene.com ). It also includes
a "Schema Migration" tool so you can easily convert your Access
database to Firebird, or at least get a head start.

> How can I connect my visual basic application to the dbserver ? (I prefer
> tcpip connection without ODBC )

If you're not going to use ADO or ODBC, how would you expect
to connect from VB?

With regards,

Martijn Tonies
Database Workbench - developer tool for InterBase, Firebird, MySQL & MS SQL
Server.
Upscene Productions
http://www.upscene.com