>>Hi Jim,
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>>I use MSDE/SQL Server exclusively for all the reasons you mentioned. I'd be interested in knowing what is involved in registering a server and connecting through the internet. That would sure make updating stored procs a snap.
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>It's the same as connecting to any server on the network, but you'll probably have to use IP address instead of server name. Problem is, most firewalls won't allow traffic on the SQL Admin ports. Use a VPN ro get around this, or have the network admin poke a hole in 1433 for your IP address _only_.

Erik - long time no see!!!