Program running over network

[dwilley]

I am in the process of setting up a network at home. I have a certain computer program that I want to run on the network. I want to be able to see the program running from any computer on the network. I want to be able to modify the program and have it be modified on all computers because it will be running in real time on the network. Is this possible or do I need a server that will run the program. If it is possible what software and hardware do I need to make it work? The one thing I have done so far that is close to what I want is running remote desktop connection and log into the computer running the program and change it that way. This isn't really what I want. I want to be able to change the program on my wireless laptop and watch it change on my desktop in real time. What I ultimately want is to be able to logon to my network and change the program over the internet. Is it possible?

 

[Viking]

It all depends on the program. Are you speaking generically or do you have a specific program in mind. Some programs will run across a peer to peer and are made for networking. For instance, quick books, you have a database on one pc which you can access and run the program from across the network on any of the workstations and even the local pc that qb db is on. The catch is there is only one license with the package. So only one user can access the database at a time whether local or a workstation. So to use 2 users at a time you will need 2 licenses, 3 users 3 licenses...etc. So you see it depends on the program. Usually though with peer to peer you install the program on one pc then map a drive to it across the network. Some programs , yes you do need a server. Also with peer to peer you will need to have all the log on accounts on every workstation or the program may not work right. If you do not have all the log on accounts on each w/s when you click on share or security ( both have to be configured) you will NOT see the other users ( I hope you are using xp prof).

 

[Geoff]

It's possible to store the program's files in a central location on the LAN, but depending on the app, it wont run unless specific entries are in the registry, and/or files that are added to the Windows and System32 folders.