You can create distributed database applications using a coordinated set of components. Distributed database applications can be built on a variety of communications protocols, including DCOM, TCP/IP, and SOAP. 

For more information about building distributed database applications, see Creating Multi-tiered Applications. 

Distributing database applications often requires you to distribute the Borland Database Engine (BDE) in addition to the application files. For information on deploying the BDE, see Deploying Database Applications.