Thread: Database platform ideas?

Firebird, that's interesting David.
I wouldn't need 200Gb though, probably a 10th of that.
I'll certainly look at what they have to offer though.

Cheers

obviously you haven't done your research on that topic

use google, dozens of existing database platform

but again, your objectives are clear as mud so who knows what you are trying to do here, as a database platform is not really a hobbie project

MS SQL Express. It's free and better than 95% of the shit out there pretending to be database software.

Originally Posted by Gerbil

MS SQL Express. It's free and better than 95% of the shit out there pretending to be database software.

Twas going to be my recco as well.

Excellent thanks guys It's actually more beneficial to ask the question on TD and wait for someone knowledgeable to come up with suggestions on these kind of matters, than trawling the web comparing reviews etc, I just don't have the time.

Originally Posted by CSFFan

Originally Posted by Gerbil

MS SQL Express. It's free and better than 95% of the shit out there pretending to be database software.

Twas going to be my recco as well.

Looking at the options I'll download the LocalDB version while I get to grips with it. I don't need to administer the database while I'm writing it and assume the 3rd party would run SQL with admin options. Also I'm not a coder, hence why I'm looking for a platform rather than a program. It's going to be a long term project anyway.

LocalDB (SqlLocalDB.msi)

• LocalDB is a lightweight version of Express that has all its programmability features, yet runs in user mode and has a fast, zero-configuration installation and short list of pre-requisites. Use this if you need a simple way to create and work with databases from code. It can be bundled with Application and Database Development tools like Visual Studio and or embedded with an application that needs local databases.

Express (SQLEXPR_Architecture_Language.exe)

• Express edition includes the SQL Server database engine only. Best suited to accept remote connections or administer remotely.

Express with Tools (SQLEXPRWT_Architecture_Language.exe)

• This package contains everything needed to install and configure SQL Server as a database server including the full version of SQL Server 2014 Management Studio. Choose either LocalDB or Express depending on your needs above.

SQL Server Management Studio Express (SQLManagementStudio_Architecture_Language.exe)

• This does not contain the database, but only the tools to manage SQL Server instances, including LocalDB, SQL Express, SQL Azure, full version of SQL Server 2014 Management Studio, etc. Use this if you already have the database and only need the management tools.

Express with Advanced Services (SQLEXPRADV_Architecture_Language.exe)

• This package contains all the components of SQL Server Express including the full version of SQL Server 2014 Management Studio. This is a larger download than “with Tools,” as it also includes both Full Text Search and Reporting Services.

Windows on Windows (WoW64) support (SQLEXPR32_Architecture_Language.exe)

• SQL Server Express with WoW64 support is a version of SQL Server 2014 Express core that supports 32-bit applications on both 32-bit and 64-bit (WoW) operating systems.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=42299

Originally Posted by Neo

The ideal format is a wiki, and it needs to look slick which probably rules out most open source, plus it needs to hold photo's, word docs and powerpoints.

I think you are confusing database back end and front end,

Originally Posted by Neo

more beneficial to ask the question on TD and wait for someone knowledgeable to come up with suggestions

you got to be joking, right ?

Jaysus...It really is Butters...Welcome back, mate...

any update ?

I guess when you have no clue, even google can't help you

Originally Posted by Dragonfly

I think you are confusing database back end and front end,

I'm guessing you're a back end sort....

I'm a database consultant

that's a bit irrelevant because butters is right , you are confusing front end with back end. I suspect you don't even really need a database. I think Azure would be a good start.
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Originally Posted by Neo

I'll try out SQL when I get some time.

Originally Posted by Dragonfly

Originally Posted by Neo

I'll try out SQL when I get some time.

Butters, if you were to construct a technical manual of 500+ pages that would meet the requirements of learners, employers, legislative watchdogs and certification boards, on top of your regular work, how long do you think that would take you to write, edit and proof?

Originally Posted by Neo

Butters, if you were to construct a technical manual of 500+ pages that would meet the requirements of learners, employers, legislative watchdogs and certification boards, on top of your regular work, how long do you think that would take you to write, edit and proof?

funny you mention that as I was consulted for projects like that before, quite easy, and guess what, database platform has nothing to do with the successful delivery of such projects

anyway it's above your paygrade, why would you take on such a job when you clearly don't have the skills, is just bizarre

if it's a hobby project, use Google and learn something, for once

It's a simple question Butters, no need to make it into a drama, how long would it take you?

you lazy fool, I am not here to do your job

anyway, you are clueless as ever, and bumping old threads to disguise your incompetence is just another way to prove what kind of fool you are

Originally Posted by Dragonfly

and bumping old threads to disguise your incompetence is just another way to prove what kind of fool you are

It did bait you into answering the OP though....

Neo, from what you say in the OP it doesn't sound like you want a database. It sounds rather more like what you're looking for is a document management system. Is that the case?

This is an example of a document management system https://www.alfresco.com/solutions/document-management

while this is an example of a database http://www.mysql.com/

Thanks Bob, the Alfresco platform is very interesting, it has a demo on the website I can try when I have some time, is it something you've used or is it recommended? I use MS Sharepoint with work and want something similar, but self contained. I'm using 'database' as a generic term for a body of information that can be indexed and cross referenced, so yes document management would be a better term in this case. IT isn't my role and things have moved on from Wordpress so I appreciate the input.

Originally Posted by Dragonfly

I was consulted for projects like that before, quite easy, and guess what, database platform has nothing to do with the successful delivery of such projects

Interesting, how long have you had your IT consultancy business.?