Custom Database Design And Development
Introduction to Databases
The earliest known use of the term Data Base was in June 1963 when the System Development Corporation sponsored a symposium under the title 'Development and management of a Computer-centered Data Base'. Database as a single word became common in Europe in the early 1970's and by the end of the decade it was being used in major American newspapers. The term databank, a comparable term had been used in the Washington Post newspaper as early as 1966.
Since this time database technology has improved and become an affordable solution for bot server environments as well as the home user.
What is a Database?
A database is a collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed and updated. The most prevalent type of database is the relational database, a tabular database in which data is defined so that it can be reorganized and accessed in a number of different ways. This is normally through:
Popular Database Applications
There are several examples of home user databases, with the most popular today being Microsoft Access. Microsoft Access is a relational database management system which is normally included as part of Microsoft Office Professional.
More professional solutions available include the commercial product Microsoft Sequel Server which runs on a Microsoft Windows operating system or the Open Source multi-platform solution relied on by NASA, Google and Nokia; MySQL.
Types of database development solutions that GiraffeDog.net have undertaken:
- Content Management Systems (CMS) for companies in London, Kent, Essex and Nottingham
- Document Repositry Management Systems for companies in London
- Client Management Tools for dating agencies in Kent
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for companies in Kent, London and Hertfordshire (Herts)
- Custom Website Forums or Message Boards for companies in Kent, Hertfordshire and London
- Image Search and Management Applications for photographers in Kent
- Wiki Installations and Applications for companies in Kent
- Website Statistical Analysis applications for companies in Kent, London and Nottingham
- User Level Management for website application companies in London, Nottingham, Hertfordshire, Essex and Kent
- Bespoke Copmany Intranets and Extranets
Thick Client or Thin Client?
Thick client refers to a an application that is run on each computer and normally needs to be installed and configured. This means that it has to be installed on all computers that will be connecting to the database. Any updates to the database or application need to be distrubuted to all workstations and servers.
A thin client application refers to a program that is accessed securely from a standard web browser. This means that each client PC needs no additional configuration and all updates are managed by the web and database server(s).
Does My Company Need a Database?Databases can be classed as a company's electronic filing cabinet of information. This information can be interrogated or accessed in whatever way you desire. GiraffeDog.net specialise in the development of relational databases and have developed database solutions for SMEs, charities and other organisations.
Why not contact GiraffeDog.net and discuss your company's custom database requirements?
