You have a number of options:
| 1. | If your office server is Microsoft SBS (Small Business Server) then the best way to access remotely is to use Microsoft Remote Web Workplace. This allows you to logon to your office PCs remotely via a web browser from any PC — no configuration is required on the remote PC and no VPN has to be set up. |
| 2. | If you don't use Microsoft SBS then you can use a remote access program such as PCAnywhere, VNC or Microsoft's Windows XP Remote Desktop Connection. A remote access program will allow a remote PC to control your office PC (running the PRS) across a telecommunications link. Consult your remote access program documentation for installation, configuration and testing procedures. |
| 3. | If you have a laptop PC and want to take a (read only) copy of the PRS database with you when you leave the office use the PRS Offline Access functionality. For more information refer to the Offline Access section of the PRS Essential Reference (from the PRS Help menu). |
| 4. | If you have a Palm PC and would like to carry (read only) lists of Personnel, Vacancies and Reminders use the PRS Tools->Export... menu command to transfer PRS data to you Palm PC. For more information see the Exporting to the Palm PC section of the PRS Essential Reference (from the PRS Help menu). |
| 5. | Finally, don't forget the printed PRS reports, particularly the Personnel, Vacancies and Reminders reports. This option is simple and particularly effective if you don't want to carry, or rely on, electronic gadgets and telecommunications links. |
All the above 'out of office' data access techniques expose your data to the outside world so you should take any necessary security precautions to ensure your data does not fall into the wrong hands.
