The issues in moving to client server really involve how many transactions and how stable are the tools you are working with. <PLUG>In the HP3000 environment we have customers using our DataExpress/ODBCLink with Image, Image/SQL, AllBase, Oracle, Ksam and MPE files in a client server environment. <END PLUG> On the whole if you are going to use an HP3000 all of the above are find and are listed in about the same order as the preference for using them. We support TPI so Image with Omnidex or Supeerdex flies in a client server environment. On the 9000 AllBase is probably tuned to the platform the best ... if you are staying with the HP9000 for a couple of years then try AllBAse ... otherwise Oracle, Sybase, or Informix will do ... Good luck with your project Birket Foster M. B. Foster Associates .. the 1-800-ANSWERS people! (613) 448-2333 or (613) 448-2588 (FAX) (Thanks for your support of our 32bit DataExpress ODBCLink Driver)