Microsoft SQL Server

SQL Server is Microsoft's flagship database product. It is very well established, has a huge user base, and has all of the functionality and robustness you would expect from a full-featured, professional database product.

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Microsoft Access

Access is part of the Microsoft Office group of products. It is very accessible, particularly for novice users, or those new to databases, and may be used where the web site has a non-critical function.

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The MySQL database server...

The MySQL database server is the world's most popular open source database. With more than five million active installations, MySQL has quickly become the core of many high-volume, business-critical applications.

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Why do I need a database?

In the simplest of terms, a database is a collection of related tables, used to store information on a permanent basis. If you want to sell online, the most flexible way is to store your item and price information in a database. The web pages are generated dynamically from your stored products. All you have to do is to keep the database current. Customers can enter their details and preferences through your web pages, and they will be stored in the database. The range of possible uses of a database is endless.
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Three Essential Database Requirements:

Security

Flexibility

Extensibility

Don't worry about the details.....
Whatever the choice of database, you need not concern yourself with the technical details. We will look after all of the design, integration and implementation issues on your behalf.

Our Recommendation

Different database systems exist to fulfil your requirements, and they have differing characteristics. Which one you choose depends on your application, your projected database usage, and the capabilities of the technical staff writing the web application. A simple database system such as Microsoft Access can be used when the website is not "mission critical". For more robust or sophisticated websites, we recommend Microsoft SQL Server.

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