Question Accessing a database using GotomyPc

[humph]

You might have previously seen my question about using Dropbox which is a defiunite non runner but has anyone had experience using GotomyPC for a user to access their desktop remotely.

http://www.gotomypc.co.uk/remote_access/remote_access

The website would seem to suggest it is exactly as per accessing the database front end and back end as if you were in the office. Was going to try the free trial version but wondered if anyone had managed it successfully.

I accept the limitation that user must have a desktop. In my case the database is on an inhouse server but the senior manager wants to be able to access the database from off site.

Thanks in advance

 

[spikepl]

Yeah. I got onto my desktop daily for 1½ year using gotoAssist , which is just another flavour of the same things as gotomypc etc.

Simply try it. Basically, a remote desktop is fastest, but you might get into trouble with firewalls and ports, but gotomypc, logmein, teamviewer, gotoassist all deal with that. All transmit screen display changes only, so it is more or less like sitting in forn of your desktop.

 

[Sketchin]

I use Teamviewer for personal use, as well as offering our clients remote access to our systems. Free for personal use, can't beat that! Also I use it through my android app, which is cumbersome, but helpful if you just need some quick info.

 

[Lightwave]

In my case the database is on an inhouse server but the senior manager wants to be able to access the database from off site.

I might be wrong

But if your database is on a server you might be able to use Windows standard remote desktop connection.

In XP

Start/Programs/Accessories/Remote Desktop Connection

You need to know the IP address of the server you wish to access. You can quickly test this by running the above program with the correct IP address. If you are allowed access you will get through to a login screen. That in itself is proof you have connected.

To actually do anything other than see the login screen you will also have to have a username and password set up. Typically these are controlled by an IT Server manager your going to need to talk to the person who is in control of your network and that manages your server he should be able to sort this out for you. Companies can have firewalls that prevent connection but exceptions can be made for individuals within settings.

This is how you get access to a virtual private server if you have space on one.