[plug] Database advice - Newbie

[Garry]

For a beginner, there is a book available at most newsagents that would let you have a look at some free tools. The book is called "Introduction to Mysql", costs about $15 and comes with a CD of software.

Another alternative, of course is to employ a consultant (I've heard $120/hr quoted). Going open source means less drama and better karma. Try mysql/mysql-navigator or postgresql, with php or even perl, and apache. For easy maintainance get a Debian box and apt-get to your heart's content! Have a chat to LinuxIT at linuxit.com.au if this sounds too hard..

HTH

Garry




On 23 Jun 2003 17:29:48 +0800
Jay Warwick <jtwarwick at bigpond.com> wrote:

> I need to set-up a database which will probably be standalone
> application, but at short notice may need to be developed to web
> database.
> 
> Our company (small) has been advised by someone over east to use Access
> to build initial database and move up to M$ SQL server when the time is
> right.  It has also been suggested to use Visual Basic.
> 
> Obviously I would prefer to use free/Linux software (my business partner
> is less computer literate than I) and am thinking of postgresql with
> Java  because we may also need to access data from other hardware
> (various types of swipe cards and exercise equipment) - on a Linux
> server.  Cost is also an issue, is it easy/quick for Java programmers
> and is it the best option.
> 
> Personal e-mail me if you have more question or suggestions.
> -- 
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Jay Warwick
>