https://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/39.aspxNew to InfoPath? Search to see if your question has already been answered. If it has not, then ask it here or the appropriate topic forum.enCommunityServer 2007 SP3 (Build: 31118.962)https://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/thread/3282.aspxFri, 13 Oct 2006 18:58:45 GMT033a2e2d-04e2-4a9d-be01-a4634161eefd:3282Matt Faus0https://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/thread/3282.aspxhttps://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=39&PostID=3282I would have to know much more about your scenario and requirements to answer such an architectural question. Ultimately, it is up to you to determine the best means to store you data.<br /><br />The benefits of using a database over SharePoint is that it is generally faster, but SharePoint has a lot of user-friendly components that make its use straightforward for all levels of technical competence.https://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/thread/3281.aspxFri, 13 Oct 2006 17:33:50 GMT033a2e2d-04e2-4a9d-be01-a4634161eefd:3281Michael710https://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/thread/3281.aspxhttps://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=39&PostID=3281So if I have SharePoint, do I need to create a database connection? I already have created a database connection. Or is it best to store your data in multiple ways.<br /><br />Michael71https://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/thread/3280.aspxFri, 13 Oct 2006 16:27:36 GMT033a2e2d-04e2-4a9d-be01-a4634161eefd:3280Matt Faus0https://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/thread/3280.aspxhttps://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=39&PostID=3280There are four basic ways to recieve data in an InfoPath form:<br /><br />1. XML Document<br />2. Database<br />3. Web Service<br />4. SharePointhttps://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/thread/3279.aspxFri, 13 Oct 2006 14:34:56 GMT033a2e2d-04e2-4a9d-be01-a4634161eefd:3279Michael710https://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/thread/3279.aspxhttps://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=39&PostID=3279Is it another way you can Receive data from to post to the InfoPath form than using a Web Service.<br /><br />Michaelhttps://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/thread/3278.aspxThu, 12 Oct 2006 22:11:57 GMT033a2e2d-04e2-4a9d-be01-a4634161eefd:3278Matt Faus0https://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/thread/3278.aspxhttps://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=39&PostID=3278Hey Michael,<br /><br />I'm not sure what you're asking here, could you please clarify?https://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/thread/1591.aspxThu, 12 Oct 2006 18:03:26 GMT033a2e2d-04e2-4a9d-be01-a4634161eefd:1591Michael710https://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/thread/1591.aspxhttps://www.infopathdev.com:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=39&PostID=1591Is the only way can receive data to post to a form is through a Web Service.