> Here's where my problems come into play. Because it's an embedded database, I'm not able to connect to it with another app while the other one is using it. Is there any way of circumventing this? I was thinking of using triggers to update a second db, but this probably overkill, right?
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> My second problem is accessing a db over our network. I'm not entirly sure what kind of setup I would need and would appreciate it if someone could point me to right direction. I'm lost in a maze of FAQ's and tutorials.

Both of your problems can be solved by installing an ordinary
Firebird Server instead of Embedded one.

SY, SD.