Frequently Asked Questions

Connection Checklist

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.