Scan images

I made a vb.net web aplication that scan a document and save the image in a file on the remote machine using a TwainPro control. I did manage this process in the html view of the form design and when I try to save the file in a database usign vb code, the system search the archive in the server machine. I have two options to resolve the situation:
1. save the image in the database using html code
2. find out how find a directory in the remote machine
Please tell me which is the best option and how use it. Thanks...