I would put that another way. First, I don't know why you would call it a "vision." I am simply explaing to the author of the question (or the one who wants users to be able to log in to the AC database from home).
You are correct that users would not be able to log into the office to connect to the AC database if the AC database were removed. In that case, the owner of the practice has decided to not allow it by taking home the database. If one wants to be able to log into AC from home, then the network needs to stay intact. That means purchasing a computer that would stay at the office. It is his or her choice. I am not sure how terminal services is going to help. XP machines already have terminal services, hence the ability to log in with RDP.
Users that wished to access AC would have to log into the database. So, in this case they would have to log into the laptop at home.
I think the owner would have to make one of two choices. Leave the computer at work that contains the databases (which is also less fraught with errors and security issues) or bring it home and break the network.
Being that connecting to AC is a little shakey to begin with, that adds another bit of complexity to the issue, not to mention what would happen if the person taking home the databases went home.
If a Terminal Server were used, this works best where a TS is connected to a central server in a host office and remote users log into it and use AC. I don't see how it would be efficient connecting a TS via Internet to a central server.
As an FYI, given my post was in December and your post is in April, it is helpful to quote my statements that you are referring to.
There are also three others with the same sentiments above.
Thanks.
