>Way to complicated and more of a pain to manage. Also, in many cases, going to VFP data is not an option. Tell you what, go to an IT guy who has made an investment in SQL Server, and tell him that to get the best performance, you need to use VFP. If I were the IT guy, I would pick you up, and throw you through a window..
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>Most VFP folks insist on taking a VFP-data mindset to SQL Server. Instead of telling the guy to use a VFP crutch, you should tell him how to use SQL Server properly....
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Well, AFAIK replicating data locally for speed is an accepted way to optimize CS systems.....