Databases
When you've got more than just a few customers, or a couple of employees, you'll need a way to store information so you can readily retrieve and analyse it. In other words, you need a database.
A database is an organised collection of data, usually stored on a computer, that can be accessed to help make decisions. We normally use one of the following three depending on your business requirements.
| Type | Features and Benefits | Useful For |
|---|---|---|
Access |
Low cost Limited performance |
Cheap and cheerful data storage. Small firms and organisations where data is shared amongst a small number of users. |
InterBase |
High performance, cross-platform, standards compliant database. Low maintenance - great where there is no database administrator or technical assistance. Small footprint, runs on less powerful machines Highest performance with features, power, and scalability required for complex, business-critical applications. Extensible feature rich architecture |
Performance critical applications Larger firms where performance is important Distributed applications |
MySQL |
Leading Open Source database Variety of configurations. |
Free versions available for some applications and configurations. |
Let us advise you on which database technology is right for your business.
NB: Although we recommend and use these 3 databases, if you have existing data you want to access, we can help you, because our core technology can connect to almost any relational database!
