Linking New DB Application To Existing MAS200 DB

Hey all,

 Firstly, thank you for a fantastically developed source of information for beginners such as I. The knowledge base here is outstanding in every regard and is walking me step by step through my future development issues.

 I've begun setting up a SQL DB using VB Web Developement Express 2008 and have made some good headway as to mapping out the required relational data. However, as I look into the future of this project, I realize that whatever database I develope will need to communicate with MAS200 on many levels. I've done some looking around over the internet and it looks like it is possible because MAS200 is indeed a simple database.

 My question/s are partly multiple so I'll list them all:

 A) Can VB Web Development Express Edition 2008 connect with MAS 200? Or - do I need to purchase the PRO Edition?

B) If communication between VB Web Developement Express/Pro Edition 2008 IS possible, what other components may be required (ie: drivers, software, hardware, etc)

C) I will need to retrieve data as well as input data into and from MAS 200 as well as the new application - does this present a problem?

I appreciate any help that could be offered in regards to this question.

 Regards,

 Matt