>>>>>>>StrataFrame is especially good for VFP programmers. The developers designed it for the VFP programmers working at their company with the goal of getting them productive ASAP. With basic c# (or VB .NET) and WinForms knowledge I was productive very quickly with StrataFrame.
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>>>>>>>I, too, am using Strataframe and like it very much.
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>>>>>>I've never used Strataframe.
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>>>>>>A quick look at their pricing I see client access licenses for some server side component. Is that something that is required to use Strataframe?
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>>>>>>Just curious.
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>>>>>I looked it before and I didn't like it for that. I don't have problems with SQL-SERVER. Why I need another layer between me and SQL-SERVER?
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>>>>>Another point is I like royalty-free...
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>>>>I agree on both points.
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>>>>Basically I'm trying to figure out if I can distribute Strataframe apps royalty free, or do I have to get licenses for the server side component..If so, that immediately says I won't be using it.
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>>>Please let me know. I couldn't understand this issue...
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>>No, you don't need licenses for that, as I replied to Bill. It is only intended for remote access. And it will take care of security, load balancing, encryption, etc... without you having to worry about anything while developing.
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>>And the distribuition of your StrataFrame developed applications are completely royalty free.
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>Thanks. But what yo mean with remote access? I already can use remote access with SQL-SERVER. Do you mean an application remote access like at SAP?

I mean when you don't have a local access to your SQL Server. If you want, the Enterprise Server will take care of your application working remotely, outside your local area network. And it will compact, secure and balance the access to your database, even in multiple servers.

This link has a better explanation: http://www.strataframe.net/enterpriseserver.aspx