> You could also store the fdb/gdb file(s) on redundant disks, and keep

everything safe, not just the

> files themselves. A filesystem is a database, albeit a simplistic one.

It's all the same, really.

>
> Speaking of which, does anyone know of OS plugins to fake a filesystem

where you've got a fdb/gdb

> file? Like mapping a drive, except the mapped drive is actually a db

server and some sql? Maybe

> even modify SaveAs/Open screens to allow neat searching/meta-stuff?

Experiences?

I once thought of creating something like that, just for fun. Of course, I
never got around to doing it ;-)

Anyway, I believe there's a project out there that does this for Firebird.
http://www.interbase-world.com/en/articles/823.php

But the webpage seems to be out...


With regards,

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