Question : Implement ODBC

We have a front-end/back-end database (Access 97) that typically runs on a network in a multi-user environment. Some of our clients, however, have asked us if they can access the data from home via a modem or cable. It's been awhile since I've done that and would appreciate comments on how to link the back-end using odbc, or if there's a better way. If it's odbc, could someone identify the steps, and any code that might be necessary.

Answer : Implement ODBC

2 scenarios.

1)
  front end on each machine accesses the back end thru network (modem or DSL) pulls the data presents it to the user. Only time saved would be accessing the front-end over the network. But the front end (MS ACCESS) works with a definite set of tables that it is mapped to so I think you might run into that problem.

2)If both are in one location on a file server then all users need to dial into this server and access the front-end and the FE knows where the backend is as it is on the same server and already mapped. An advantage over option 1 with a slight performance loss.

Option 2 would be better.