FP 2002 Data Base form

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Is it possible to have a data base form in a
root-unsecured web and have the results placed in
a protected sub web data base? The reason I want
to do this is to feel a bit more secure with the
data base or should I even be concerned about
this? Thanks in advance.
 
The fpdb folder does have the required permission set to not allow access to
the database for viewing or download by default.

However, ask your host if the database can be stored outside of the web
root, then you would need to use FTP to upload it.

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Your database can be anywhere on the machine if it's Access, or another
file-based database. If it's a database server, such as SQL Server, it only
has to be accessible via TCP/IP, and doesn't have to be physically anywhere
near the machine that runs the ASP or ASP.Net web application. The
Connection String identifies the location of the database.

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-----Original Message-----
Is it possible to have a data base form in a
root-unsecured web and have the results placed in
a protected sub web data base? The reason I want
to do this is to feel a bit more secure with the
data base or should I even be concerned about
this? Thanks in advance.
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Putting the database in a protected subweb will lead to
problems. Instead, either:

o Right-click the folder that contains the database,
choose Properties from teh shortcut menu, and clear
all the check boxes (particularly Allow Files To Be
Browsed.)
o Put the database in a foilder outside *any* Web, such
as a file share on the same machine.

Jim Buyens
Microsoft FrontPage MVP
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.interlacken.com
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