Running an Access app on Citrix via a published application

Adam Barnett via AccessMonster.com

I have an Access application split into a FE and BE with a workgroup file
(.mdw) for authentication. I currently have the FE application setup as a
published application for 40 users. We have been experiencing some unusual
behavior that was not experienced when the application was run in a
client/server environment. What is the proper way to setup an Access
application via published applications? I do not want the user to have to
get to the server desktop prior to launching the app, hence eliminating the
functionality of published applications.

Thanks to all.

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Nov 13 '05 #1

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I believe you're confusing replication (publishing) w/ normal FE/BE
deployment.

Normal FE/BE deployment is:

1) Place the data file, BE, in an accessible location (server or
workstation).

2) Ensure the FE linked tables have the correct UNC (Universal Naming
Convention -- \\server\path) to the BE.

3) Distribute a copy of the FE to each user so they can place it on
their PC.

If your set up is: One FE accessed by many users, that is what is
causing the problem. That set up usually corrupts the FE or the data.

If you want to replicate the data (the BE), read the Access Help
articles on Replication. Usually, replicated dbs have both the FE & BE
in one file. The user just synchs w/ the Master BE on a given schedule,
or whenever possible.

If you want to replicate the FE -- most developers shy away from that,
'cuz its easier to just deploy copies of new FEs.
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Adam Barnett via AccessMonster.c om wrote:

I have an Access application split into a FE and BE with a workgroup file
(.mdw) for authentication. I currently have the FE application setup as a
published application for 40 users. We have been experiencing some unusual
behavior that was not experienced when the application was run in a
client/server environment. What is the proper way to setup an Access
application via published applications? I do not want the user to have to
get to the server desktop prior to launching the app, hence eliminating the
functionality of published applications.

Nov 13 '05 #2

billmiami2

Adam,

Unfortunately, when you're running a published application on Citrix
Metaframe, your users tend to all be using the same FE. This is in
contrast to your old configuration where I assume you installed the
application on each user's workstation. When all users are hitting the
same application, your chances for problems, including corruption are
much higher.

I went back to some old postings on the subject in this newsgroup and
found one where installing the application in the home directory for
each of the metaframe servers was recommended. A Google URL for the
thread is below.

http://groups-beta.google.com/group/...533a433c4c225b

Placing the application in the home directory for each server is a way
to spread the load around so that each user is no longer hitting the
same application.

I have a couple of MS Access applications running on Metaframe, but
neither of them has a lot of concurrent use, so I haven't had any
problems (thankfully).

Bill

Adam Barnett via AccessMonster.c om wrote:

I have an Access application split into a FE and BE with a workgroup file (.mdw) for authentication. I currently have the FE application setup as a published application for 40 users. We have been experiencing some unusual behavior that was not experienced when the application was run in a
client/server environment. What is the proper way to setup an Access
application via published applications? I do not want the user to have to get to the server desktop prior to launching the app, hence eliminating the functionality of published applications.

Thanks to all.

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Nov 13 '05 #3

Adam Barnett via AccessMonster.com

Thanks for posting back. So there is not a way to use published
applications without having to create a published application for each user
which would be insane. My Citrix server is setup to ONLY allow published
applications so how can i avoid using the same FE with this configuration.

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Nov 13 '05 #4

billmiami2

Adam,

Before we go any further, can you describe the "unusual behavior" you
were experiencing? What exactly is going wrong? Also, how many
concurrent users do you typically have?

Bill

Nov 13 '05 #5

Rick Brandt

Adam Barnett via AccessMonster.c om wrote:

Thanks for posting back. So there is not a way to use published
applications without having to create a published application for
each user which would be insane. My Citrix server is setup to ONLY
allow published applications so how can i avoid using the same FE
with this configuration.

We use a bat file as the published app. It creates a copy of the MDE in the
user profile folder and then launches it. Everyone get's their own copy
just the same as if Citrix was not involved.
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Nov 13 '05 #6

paii, Ron

If you map a drive letter to the user directory storing the FE, you can
create a short cut to start the application from the drive letter. You can
then publish the short cut. Terminal server will use the drive letter
instead of a UNC path.
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Adam,

Before we go any further, can you describe the "unusual behavior" you
were experiencing? What exactly is going wrong? Also, how many
concurrent users do you typically have?

Bill

Nov 13 '05 #7

billmiami2

>>We use a bat file as the published app. It creates a copy of the MDE
in the
user profile folder and then launches it. Everyone get's their own
copy
just the same as if Citrix was not involved. <<

That's a very clever solution!

Nov 13 '05 #8

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