Edward, You are correct now that I am thinking about it..Any requests made will definitely be dealt with by ISA since they reside on the same machine..I am using SQL 2000 w/sp 3. Unfortunately it isn't possible to host it as yet on another server, I am looking to do this as soon as possible. Thanks for your advice! But I know there was a way to by pass ISA with the Intranet, I can't remember how. With Kind Regards, Khan ____________________________ Faizal Khan MIS Manager Guyana Forestry Commission 1 Water Street, Kingston, Georgetown, GUYANA. Tel : + (592) 226-7272 Fax : + (592) 226-8956 Email: Forestry.mis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Website: http://www.forestry.gov.gy <http://www.forestry.gov.gy/>