Question and Answer Database FAQ381D.txt Connection Checklist Category :DCOM/MultiTier/ActiveForm Platform :All Product :Delphi 3.x Question: What kinds of things can I check for every time I deploy a multi-tier application? Answer: Note: This list is not intended to be inclusive, but covers some of the most often missed items. ?On the Server? - Export all dataset interfaces by right clicking the dataset components and selecting the "Export from .." context menu option. - Rebuild the application. - If you're running TCP/IP as the transport layer, run \bin\Scktsrvr.exe on the server. ?On the Client? 1. If possible, verify your connectivity setup. If you're using TCP/IP, you can ping the server from the client. 2. On the TRemoteServer or TMidasConnection: - Verify the ComputerName. - If the application is on another computer, verify the GUID. - If local, verify the ServerName. - Verify that you can set Connected = true. - If using TMidasConnection, check that your ConnectType matches the connectivity you have set up (i.e. ctSockets for TCP/IP, etc). 3. Verify that each TClientDataSet ProviderName and RemoteServer properties are set. Also, check that you have needed files on both client and server and that they are registered. See: "Files and components for Borland MIDAS" www.borland.com/midas/papers/components.html. 7/16/98 4:31:28 PM
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