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dotnet distributed apps : Running a VB .Net app from an application server


CJPro NO[at]SPAM msn.com
12/18/2003 8:18:10 AM
I hope this isn't a ridiculous question, but... I am in the beginning
stages of building my first VB .Net application - using Visual Studio
2003.

The application will have approximately 75 concurrent users (their
machines operating systems range from Win98, Win2000pro and XPpro).
The App will use three .dll's (located in the Application's bin
directory) for all of the data management utilities (select, update
and delete routines).

My question is, can I install the .Net framework (version 1.1) on each
of the users' machines and then install the App's executable only on
an Application server and then give each user a shortcut on their
desktop to the App's .exe?

If so, are there any threading issues to be concerned about?

I've done something similar with VB6 App's in the past (installing the
Eric Kepes
12/18/2003 12:35:26 PM
Do some Googling for "No Touch Deployment" and "HRef Applications"...

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