A bit of help if possible

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Hi guys

I have had some software developed that is basically a content delivery system.

I really like the job I have had done but I think it may be to complicated for most to install.

basically they would have to download and install the software.
Create a database
Import tables
Allow remote access.

Once this is done they would have to create a usettingts.txt file and drop this into the folder they downloaded the software to.

Ok with the right instructions I have got most testers to manage this however I have come across some hosts that wont allow remote access which becomes a problem. (although I could host the dbases which creates a problem that they wouldn't have instant access after purchase)

The next stage is that they have to take as copy of the usettings txt file and place it in the download folder for their members and instruct them to drop this into the program folder when they download the members version of the software.

Could I have any opinions on whenever there is an easier way to deliver or develop the software to simplify things

Cheers Anton
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  • If you are having issues with doing things with your host I'm guessing you are on a shared hosting package or the users may be. My advice would be to get a dedicated box and configure it yourself for the solution to run on :-). I think to find out more about the solution and provide advice we would need to know what the .txt file actually does. If this file does something that could be "implemented " either via php or a server wide configuartion I think this would help your solution, can you explain further the role of the .txt file?
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    • Hi Paul

      The text file is basiccaly the databases settings. What hapens is when the members download and access the software they are connected by the software through remote access to the product database.

      Anyone hosting with an host such as hostgator wouldn't have a problem as they allow remote access, however not all hosts do


      Anton
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  • I agree with deafeye having any concerns of the difficutly of the implementation of a product for a client raises concerns.

    I would first understand how this part of the implentation can be improved, personally I would see if their is a solution where you take on the techincal role instead of a client. A suggestion may be you could get the desktop application to access your database via ip? or something along those lines. In terms of usability anything that makes the life of joe bloggs more difficult I would avoid. Is their anyway you can spec scope and get the developers to include this? without introuding costs to either you or the client?
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    • Hi Paul

      One solution I had thought of was to hosts their databases on my own server.

      This creates a problem in the fact that once they purchase I need to create the database, then the application and send to end user.

      This way it wouldn't becone an instant download after purchase

      Anton
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