Database Software

Databases are where all of the data needed for a system is stored.  Databases can be reasonably simple devices or extremely complex.  For the non-technical user, when they say "I need a database", they are often referring to more than just the database. 

They are referring to the need to store information, retrieve information and manipulate the information in a meaningful way.

Types of databases

Databases can be built on a number of different structures.  These can include:

- Simple Comma delimited records

- XML records

- Oracle

- SQLS Sever

- MySQL

Each of these products has different features.  For instance, XML has a simple structure and no overhead.  It allows editing and structure within its records but it is a sequential access method and no automatic scripting can be provided.

Microsoft SQL Server is a very powerful database and it allows many features to be built into the database itself.  These include Replication, Scripts and Triggers. 

The selection of the right database system for your company will depend on the issues that you are trying to resolve.

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