We use a Filemaker 7 based database for field engineer reporting. The
database is located on a dedicated PC in the office and shared to other
units in the office although we do have a 2003 SBS server in the
building too (this might be relavent).

At the end of a call I'd like to be able to complete the details (or
log) of the call in to a PDA or Laptop and then synchronise this in to
the main database in the office. I could do this using a VPN link in to
the office and then using a remote connection to the database or the
web-based viewer on the database.
The trouble is that often I wont have a broadband connection in the van
(not many hotspots around here).

Could I have a mirror database on the laptop and then sync it once I am
at the office?

Also, using a laptop in the van is not very easy - could I use a Palm
or Pocket PC instead (with foldout keyboard) - can you sync to a
Filemaker database easily?

At present I type the details in to Outlook 2003 (which syncs with the
office) and then cut/paste in to Filemaker.

Anybody out there doing something similar?

regards
Simon

Bitstreams wrote:
Hi

You could use Filemaker Mobile but to be honest it's very average..