Hi All,

I am attempting to use a remote Firebird database for a Delphi application
that uses their standard Interbase Database components (the one that is not
highly recommended, I forget the name). I am having problems setting up this
remote connection for my application using the .ini file. I am working on a
Windows XP box.

I have the FB Server and FB Guard running on the Remote PC, that I have
mapped as follows: \\pc340xp\CasalaV32\, to drive letter R:

The ini file is as follows:

[Current]
Database=Localhost:\\pc340xp\!CasalaV32!\Database\SERVDB.gdb
Language=Australian English
ProcessSet=La Trobe
ExportPath=Localhost:\\pc340xp\!CasalaV32!
ImportPath=Localhost:\\pc340xp\!CasalaV32!
[Defaults]
AnalysisType=0
PercentCorrect=50
MinimumNumber=2
PrintClientNames=0
ShowHelpHints=0
Language=Australian English
ProcessSet=La Trobe

The exclamation mark is based on an article on 'remote database' serach from
: http://www.ibexpert.info/documentation/search.html

Is there a way to connect to this remote database ? (Are aliases the way to
go ? ) And how do I set them up ?

I read about an ODBC Firebird Driver from Easysoft which is worth $99, but I
don't think we would like to use that just yet.

Thanks for your help,

Gaurav



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