At 07:06 11/09/2008, you wrote:

>Using FB 1.5x
>
>Has anyone experienced a database that "disappears" (gets deleted,
>no longer there)? If so, what are the conditions under which this
>happens?
>
>I have a support area with a FB 1.5x server an several database sets
>(3-4 databases per station and about 200 stations). Lately, it has
>been reported to me that the application being used reports being
>unable to locate the database(s). When I go check, one or more of
>the databases are indeed missing.
>
>This makes no sense to me. It is as if someone has gone and deleted
>the database or moved it elsewhere. But the folks at support do not
>have access to where the databases are at the server locations nor
>the tech savy to navigate there just to delete databases.
>
>At the customer sites, we have not had any reported cases of these
>deletions.
>
>Where should I look next?

It's perhaps a far stretch, but are your support people using IB_SQL to access the databases? When you are connected to a database, a DROP DATABASE button appears at the LHS of the toolbar, right beside the connect/disconnect button. I mention it because a customer of mine once had a similar problem and it turned out to be a staff member who thought the DROP DATABASE button was for disconnecting...despite the 'confirm' dialog...

You wrote:

>I have a support area with a FB 1.5x server an several database sets
>(3-4 databases per station and about 200 stations).

I hope this doesn't mean that you have the databases located on the workstations - perhaps you need to clarify what the setup is.

./heLen