We are considering the possibility of changing an existing system to C/S. Pressumably for Microsoft SQL Server, but I believe that doing the upgrade, it should be possible to make it flexible enough so that the database can be on virtually any database server.

I have never done this before, but from some reading, I believe I have an idea of what is required. For now I don't want specific technical details, but just a time estimate from people who have done this before. I haven't seen the system in detail yet, but I will make a few assumptions:

About 140 tables.

The system has about 100 forms - between data forms and forms for reporting options.

Parts of the system were programmed with Visual ProMatrix, and we will continue using Visual ProMatrix. However, I think it is safe to assume the previous programmers did not make full use of all VPM capabilities.

Any estimate - even if it covers a wide range - will be appreciated.

I had given a preliminary estimate of "weeks or even months". My main concerns are that commands that rely on permanent indices (such as SEEK) can no longer be used, and that a USE for a large table will have to be redesigned to fetch only a subset, for efficiency reasons.

TIA,

Hilmar.

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