I didnt chip, i actually said:

I didnt say it cant. However, that also has its own issues, such as:

1) We would have to update it daily as our web database is updated many times a day.

2) If someone steals the PC (Likely in a reception) We lose a copy of the database.

 

Ah, fair enough mate, that makes sense then.

 

Bill has sent me a link to some interesting looking software, will try it later as the wireless link on the piece of shit seems to have taken the day off now.

 

i find my wireless is great if i am sat next to the wireless router lol

 

with a cable between the 2

 

Get a cheap PC and a Playstation to keep customers amused - or wifi network then they can bring there own laptops and surf

 

And there is a reply from someone who hopefully didnt read the topic at all.

 

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...ccess/faq.mspx

easy way, or you can do manually using local group policy settings which im not gonna explain here

 

IN ref to item 2, why not set up the database on one of your secure machines in your office, and just provide the reception computer restricted access to the database via the network. That way, if it gets pinched, then they gain nothing.

To go further, you could store all of the data on the secure machine, and then use a remote desktop session to access the data. That way, there would not need to be any information at all on the local machine. This would mean if they nick it - they get nothing data wise.

JJ

 

Cool link Ranj, wasn't aware of that one.

On the face of it, Stu's 'problem' seems easy to solve, but each potential solution then opened up another potential can of worms that most wouldn't even consider a problem until it was too late. Maybe being overly cautious, but belt and braces is the way forward when dealing with security related stuff - no point being half hearted as you may as well not bother.

I think Stu now has now been informed of a solution that covers all bases, both in terms of physical security, and data integrity/security (well done that man ).

 

no probs dude, ive been doin crap manually for years

 

Hi Ranj, we'd found a workable solution (subject to a bit more testing) but I think your link would have had the edge over ours on price. Luckily for Stu, a friend of his came up with a solution that just couldn't really be beaten by either of ours.

So the well done was for Stu's mate's final solution, but obviously extended to your good self also for what looks like it would have been a very viable option .

Hardcore networking / OS stuff isn't really something I've had much to do with, so always good to learn of something new

 

you could also use terminal services etc etc, few ways of getting the desired result, aslong as its working job done

 

 

Mr Galbally is very kindly helping me with an ultimate solution. Thanks for all your kind help and suggestions everyone, its much appreciated.

 

excellent, you have passionford's uebergeek on the case (meant in the nicest possible way)

 

Solutions Installed.
https://passionford.com/forum/showth...17#post3346417

 

a thin client - a bit extreme, but oh well, if it works.....

 

I like extreme. I needed them to have absolutely no access to any windows files or any website other than mine, not to mention they cant access any files on my network either as all PC's are linked incluidng my backup servers. A Thin Client is a great solution.

 

Why are you such a negative person?

Have a beer and relax, on all your replies on this board you are negative and moaning....


Sorry Stu to hijack your thread but this dropout is draining me everytime I see his wimpering posts.