Network path linking FE/BE question

[Raj]

I have a database that is on a server and i have split the database into a FE
and BE. All the employees at my location have mapped to the server using G:/
for the drive letter. I have employees at other location that are not able
to map the server on there G:. they are able to access all the information
on the server but when they try and run the database they get a error
indication they can not find the G: the BE is located on.
A few years back a former employee showed me how to set the link so that no
matter what drive letter you are mapped the database will recognized the path
and connect.. I am hoping someone out there can help me or direct me to a
source where I can find the information.
Thanks
Raj

 

[Rick Brandt]

I have a database that is on a server and i have split the database
into a FE and BE. All the employees at my location have mapped to
the server using G:/ for the drive letter. I have employees at other
location that are not able to map the server on there G:. they are
able to access all the information on the server but when they try
and run the database they get a error indication they can not find
the G: the BE is located on.
A few years back a former employee showed me how to set the link so
that no matter what drive letter you are mapped the database will
recognized the path and connect.. I am hoping someone out there can
help me or direct me to a source where I can find the information.
Thanks
Raj

Relink the tables but go through Network Neighborhood - Entire Network.
That will give you a UNC path like...

\\ServerName\ShareName

....instead of using a mapped drive letter. That should be universal for any
user on the network.

 

[Raj]

Thanks Rick..

Relink the tables but go through Network Neighborhood - Entire Network.
That will give you a UNC path like...

\\ServerName\ShareName

....instead of using a mapped drive letter. That should be universal for any
user on the network.