Best method to send image across network

Hi,

I am just evaluating a few methods on how to most efficiently send a image (in this case a jpeg) across a network.

The purpose is to store employee images in a shared network folder and retrieve them when required.

I have decided against storing the image, even as a byte stream in the SQL Server db.

I have looked at:

1. Reading local copy the jpeg as a binary file Binary Read/Get and sending the byte stream to the server object which then writes the byte stream using Binary Write/Put to the shared folder. To retrieve the jpeg file is read and sent as a byte stream to the client and loaded into the image control using API's.

2. File copy and Load Picture using UNC's

Most of the jpegs are pretty small - around 6kb

Just hoping to get some feedback from those who have implemented this in their app about which is the better approach.


Jack

Since I'm not on a network, I can't really be sure. Should SavePicture() work? Something like:

VB Code:

SavePicture Picture1.Image, "\\server\folder\image.jpg"

?

Phreak

Thanks for your comment but I thought SavePicture can only be used with bitmaps or will only save as a bitmap.

As I am dealing with jpegs this won't work for me.

Jack