> > -----Original Message-----
> > How can I find/query for firebird database server on the
> > network in VB.NET?

Firebird will accept a Telnet connection on 3050 or whatever port it
is using.
One of the tools I supply with my programs is a connect assistant
which (on request) will scan the local subnet for Firebird servers and
return them in a list.
User selects from list and then carries on with the install

mick