What is a Database?
Many of you may be familiar with databases, and how they are used to store and link information. The same principle is true of internet databases. All of them are there for the same reason- to store and find data.
The most common databases used on the internet are generally MySQL, SQL Server, msSQL, Access, and Oracle. MySQL, msSQL, SQL server and Access are microsoft databases, but SQL has far larger database capabilities than that of Access. Oracle is the linux database, and has grown steadily in popularity.
Databases are important for websites because they provide massive amounts of information that would otherwise take programmers many years to write pages for. For example, a programmer would only have to design one "Products" page to display an endless number of products pulled from a database dynamically.
Any website that has a form would be wise to keep record of all who fill out the form by using a database, or store information on products or employees in a database for lookup online.
The potential of a database, coupled with a server-side language, is endless. However, it can be very confusing to figure out a database structure on your own. Triad Webcrafters offers full database design and implementation for your website. If you are interested in more information, or to request a quote, Contact Us.