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Database Software

Popular Database Creative and Implementation Software

Most of today's popular databases are built on relational management systems. Though there has been much debate over the exact definition of "relational management system," this generally means that information is presented in relation to other information and that users can input information and receive relational information back from the system. The first relational database management systems were introduced in the 1970s and though many of the fundamentals remain the same, user-friendliness, functionality and compatibility have greatly improved. In recent years, there have even been a few daring products to break the RDMS mold. !

Online Solutions

'''QuickBase''' QuickBase focuses its attention squarely on the business world, ensuring that data can be shared quickly and efficiently between office workstations. QuickBase is a non-traditional hosted solution, which provides added flexibility and convergence. QuickBase also provides 44 common business database templates.

Things to Keep In Mind

Unlike other work functions, data collection must be absolute and precise. As such, certain businesses have very different needs from others. Especially when a database revolves in some way around money, it is extremely important that a consumer know the capabilities and limitations of their database software. Not all businesses are the same and not all companies or individuals have the same needs.  '''Customization''': It is common for a business to go to a vendor and have database software specifically designed for their needs. How specific is your business? Can you work with a simple bulk system or do you need extremely precise software? Does your business deal with several industries at once? How easy is it to edit fields and equations accordingly? '''Wizards''': How experienced are you with creating and dealing with database systems? Do you need guidance or templates to help the process?  '''Accounting Functions''': Does your software have e-commerce capabilities? Can you ensure that databases derived from it retain sensitive data? Can it efficiently create database systems that can perform complex equations or do financial projections? '''Word Processing''': Can your software perform basic word processing and spreadsheeting functions?  '''Compatibility''': Can databases created by your software "talk" to your Web site? Can information input into one database be easily transferred to another? Can it export information to regular file types for viewing on other computers? Can it import information from various file types, like .Doc and .XML? '''Security''': Is your database easily accessed from a remote server? Does the software sufficiently allow you to encrypt and password protect your databases? '''Speed''': How fast is your hardware? Do you need a simple, fastrich software? !