Problems Asp.Net with Access Backend

[csgraham74]

Hi guys,

I was wondering if someone could help me.

Im in the process of building a web site in asp.net that uses MS Access
as the backend for the site.

I have heard numerous people say that access is not a good backend
database for web applications as there are locking issues and
performance issues.

The database im building will at most only have a couple of thousand
records.

My main concern is the connection that im using - in regards to locking
out other users (jet). I have read in numerous places that this is
problematic. Can anyone point me towards a replacement connection as im
a bit unsure of alternatives.

or should i bite the bullet and use another database ??

Any help or pointers appreciated

Thanks

CG

 

[Lucas Tam]

I have heard numerous people say that access is not a good backend
database for web applications as there are locking issues and
performance issues.

Yes that is true since it is file based.

or should i bite the bullet and use another database ??

You can try MSDE, MySQL (embedded?)... or even Firebird database (the old
Borland DB revamped).