Jeffrey,

>I have data in a SQL Server backend. I would like for my users in teh field to be able to run sql statments to run reports via the internet. Any ideas on how I can get started with this?

The shortest path to your goal is with the tools in Web Connection, IMO.

Check out the topic "Running SQL Statements over the Web" in the WC docs, which is just a starting point. All the tools you need are already done for you.

http://www.west-wind.com/webconnection/docs/