I want to be able to search for a name and pull up something like an electronic card that has all the information that I put into the computer ... in one place (I'm tired of excel)
2007-08-27 08:02:00 · 9 answers · asked by Kev 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Start with Microsoft Access. It has an easier interface then most other database programs, but is powerful enough that it is used by major corporations. It should be more than powerful enought for what you want to do. It is also common enough that you will finds lots of books and other help in learning it.
Once you have mastered Access, you will be ready to move into the more powerful programs like SQL and Oracle. Both of which often use MS Access interfaces to run.
If you have the professional version of MS Office, Access is included with it.
2007-08-27 08:15:14 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most databases are expensive. If you have Microsoft Access then use that. If not, you should search on the web for free database programs that have the functionilty you are looking for. You should be able to find something free.
2007-08-27 08:12:16 · answer #2 · answered by GGLC 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Access is a relatively easy to learn data base system. It has a lot of standard database features. And, if you want to extend its core functionality, you can use the additional programmatic features offered by Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). One main problem with Access is that—upon reaching a certain threshold level—it doesn't accomodate multiple, simultaneous users as easily as the heavy duty database management systems (DBMS's).
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Most large institutions and organizations use either MS SQL Server or Oracle as their DBMS's. These are very powerful, scalable, and robust systems. However, they are rather expensive, and require a pretty steep learning curve in order to get them up and running. In addition, such systems are really overkill when it comes to meeting the needs of the users who have relatively modest requirements and needs.
Unless you have a gazillion records, that are being constantly accessed by hundreds (or more) simultaneous users, you don't really need either of these mega-systems. If your needs do change in the future, then you can always migrate your chosen system over to a more powerful one.
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2007-08-27 08:13:07 · answer #3 · answered by Einstein 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a database program like
1. MS Access will interface with the website nicely, and it's cheap....
2. Use MSQL not so cheap, but you can develope for performance.... Works well with IIS... You can download a trail form microsoft.com.
3. many websites offer web hosting and a mysql database. They are often free and you can develope form a platform the web service hosts....
2007-08-27 08:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by Ti_Cool_Tech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft ACCESS
2007-08-27 08:08:53 · answer #5 · answered by lavan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already have the application Microsoft Access would work fine.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/access/HA101656301033.aspx
2007-08-27 08:10:58 · answer #6 · answered by Gishman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft Access will do it.
2007-08-27 08:10:52 · answer #7 · answered by lacedoutmami's ALT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oracle is free and so is Java
2007-08-27 08:10:15 · answer #8 · answered by god knows and sees else Yahoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
microsoft excel prohaps?
2016-05-19 03:05:42 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋