On Thu, 2 Nov 2000, Adam Lang wrote:
> But if you are an inhouse developer and the database is only in huse
> and the client is only in house and the database is not open to the
> public, do you still have to use development time to build that
> "middle tier" just so you can roll out an app that uses the company
> database?
Uh, weren't you the one who originally wondered out loud about the
danger of your users obtaining direct access to your dbms? Even if you
weren't, it's not a good idea to assume there are no security issues
just because you're working inside an intranet.
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Bob Kline
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