Subject Re: Dbase app 0n Google drive From Emeka <megameks@yahoo.com> Date Wed, 27 May 2020 14:29:14 -0400 Newsgroups dbase.getting-started Joe LeBlanc Wrote: > Emeka  Wrote: > > > Hello all, > > > > Does dbase app work on Google drive. I needed to put my office dbase app online for us to work from home in this pandemic. Please I need suggestions as we can't go to work for now. > > > > Emeka > > Emeka, > > I will  make the assumption that you're running a Compiled dBASE app. > I run a few compiled database apps (written in VFP) with the program and data stored on a Dropbox Drive and run it from a desktop shortcut. > > In your case, You would need to ensure that the dBASE run time files are installed on each computer. (I'm using a paid version of Dropbox. I don't know if the free version is the same). > > I have clients that run some of my major programs using a VPN without problems. One in particular is using from 3 location with no problem. > > For my programs,I have setups to allow my Clients install a Server setup and Workstation setup and use the the program as a network installation using VPN, Cloud or NIC Network. > > If don't have anyone in your company to do this, you may have to pay a Network Professional to work with you. > > Joe Hello Joe, Thanks for your response. But please throw more light on how this VPN works. Thank you. Emeka