Gustavo wrote:

> Hello:
>
> I use FireBird 2.0, Delphi 5 and IBX.
>
>
> So my questions are:
>
> 1. Is there a way to use TIBBackupService and make a backup in a folder of a drive which is not in the server PC?
>
>

I make the backup on the server and then copy the file to the
client. Much faster IMO.

> 2. Is there a way, using gbak, to "get" the verbose into my Delphi application to show the user the backup progress?
>

Don't use it but others will jump in with proper answers.

> And another question.
>
> 3. Is there a way to open a database (.FDB file) that is in a folder of a drive in a client PC (not in the server)?
>

Yes, if you have either the server or embedded version of FB
installed on the client. If you use the embedded as a client, even for
server access, then you don't have to change anything.

HTH
Woody (TMW)