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Databases

Introduction:• The big three office applications were word processing, spreadsheets, and

databases.

• Large businesses especially still have plenty of need for database management applications.

• The big three office applications were word processing, spreadsheets, and

databases.

• Large businesses especially still have plenty of need for database management applications.

Usage of databases:• In the past, a large database had to

be housed in a single physical location,typically on a large server.

• In the cloud computing technology,database can be stored in the cloud,this enables the user to access the data inside or outside the office,day or night,or during travelling.

• In the past, a large database had to be housed in a single physical location,typically on a large server.

• In the cloud computing technology,database can be stored in the cloud,this enables the user to access the data inside or outside the office,day or night,or during travelling.

How Databases Work• Database application to create and store

anything that includes a large amount of data. For example, you can create a database that contains all your favorite recipes or the contents of your CD or video collection.

• For businesses, databases tend to house large amounts of granular data information about customers, employees, and sales. A database management program not only stores this data but also automates data entry, retrieval,and analysis.

• Database application to create and store anything that includes a large amount of data. For example, you can create a database that contains all your favorite recipes or the contents of your CD or video collection.

• For businesses, databases tend to house large amounts of granular data information about customers, employees, and sales. A database management program not only stores this data but also automates data entry, retrieval,and analysis.

How Online Databases Work

• A local database is one in which all the data is stored on an individual computer.

• A networked database is one in which the data is stored on a computer or server connected to a network, and accessible by all computers connected to that network.

• A local database is one in which all the data is stored on an individual computer.

• A networked database is one in which the data is stored on a computer or server connected to a network, and accessible by all computers connected to that network.

Advantage• The primary advantage of a web-

based database is that data can easily be shared with a large number of other users, no matter where they may be located.

• when someone at one location updates a record, everyone accessing the database sees the new data.

• The primary advantage of a web-based database is that data can easily be shared with a large number of other users, no matter where they may be located.

• when someone at one location updates a record, everyone accessing the database sees the new data.

Following sites:• www.blist.com• www.cebase.com• www.dabbledb.com• www.lazybase.com• www.teamdesk.net• www.trackvia.com• www.zoho.com

• www.blist.com• www.cebase.com• www.dabbledb.com• www.lazybase.com• www.teamdesk.net• www.trackvia.com• www.zoho.com

www.blist.com• One of the newest entrants in the web-

based database market is Blist(www.blist.com). Blist is a relatively easy-to-use database designed for nontechnical businesspeople.

• You can make your data completely public or share it with designated users. Databases can be read-only, or users can have the option of adding new records or deleting old ones.

• One of the newest entrants in the web-based database market is Blist(www.blist.com). Blist is a relatively easy-to-use database designed for nontechnical businesspeople.

• You can make your data completely public or share it with designated users. Databases can be read-only, or users can have the option of adding new records or deleting old ones.

www.cebase.com• Data entry is via web forms, and then

your data is displayed in a spreadsheet-like layout,You can then sort, filter, and group your data as you like.

• Sharing is accomplished by clicking the Share link at the top of any data page. You invite users to share your database via email, and then adjust their permissions after they’ve accepted your invitation.

• Data entry is via web forms, and then your data is displayed in a spreadsheet-like layout,You can then sort, filter, and group your data as you like.

• Sharing is accomplished by clicking the Share link at the top of any data page. You invite users to share your database via email, and then adjust their permissions after they’ve accepted your invitation.

www.dabble.com• Dabble DB makes it easy to create

new databases and add new records. Your data can be displayed in a number of different views, including the spreadsheet-like table.

• You can then sort, group, and filter your data; create various types of reports.

• use your data to generate graphs, calendars,and maps

• Dabble DB makes it easy to create new databases and add new records. Your data can be displayed in a number of different views, including the spreadsheet-like table.

• You can then sort, group, and filter your data; create various types of reports.

• use your data to generate graphs, calendars,and maps

www.lazybase.com• Lazybase is a simple online database,

better suited for individuals than for large businesses.

• Creating a new database is as easy as filling in a few forms. Adding new records is just as easy. Your data is then presented on a clean, easy-to-grasp web page.

• Although there aren’t a lot of fancy reports and such, Lazybase does offer simple data entry and display,easy enough for most home users to grasp.

• Lazybase is a simple online database, better suited for individuals than for large businesses.

• Creating a new database is as easy as filling in a few forms. Adding new records is just as easy. Your data is then presented on a clean, easy-to-grasp web page.

• Although there aren’t a lot of fancy reports and such, Lazybase does offer simple data entry and display,easy enough for most home users to grasp.

www.teamdesk.com• TeamDesk is a powerful web-based

database management application that facilitates advanced application development.

• The TeamDesk Application Library includes applications for project management,marketing, sales, customer support, human resources, billing, and other business functions.

• TeamDesk is a powerful web-based database management application that facilitates advanced application development.

• The TeamDesk Application Library includes applications for project management,marketing, sales, customer support, human resources, billing, and other business functions.

www.trackvia.com• Trackvia is similar to TeamDesk, in that

it lets you create your databases from dozens of sample applications or.To create a custom report, you Just select the columns you want to include and how you want your results sorted.

• Users enter data on their own, You can also share your databases with designated users; you assign different levels of permission,from Add (enter new records only) to View to Edit (change existing data) to Delete.

• Trackvia is similar to TeamDesk, in that it lets you create your databases from dozens of sample applications or.To create a custom report, you Just select the columns you want to include and how you want your results sorted.

• Users enter data on their own, You can also share your databases with designated users; you assign different levels of permission,from Add (enter new records only) to View to Edit (change existing data) to Delete.

www.Zoho.com • Zoho offers two different database

products:

1. Zoho Creator

2. Zoho DB &Reports.

• Zoho offers two different database products:

1. Zoho Creator

2. Zoho DB &Reports.

creator.zoho.com• Zoho Creator is the easiest to use

and best suited for casual users.

• You enter new data into a web form, You can then display your data in a number of different views, including summary, table, and spreadsheet views.

• Zoho Creator is the easiest to use and best suited for casual users.

• You enter new data into a web form, You can then display your data in a number of different views, including summary, table, and spreadsheet views.

db.zoho.com• Zoho DB offers more in-depth reporting than is

available with Zoho Creator, including charts, pivot tables, and other report types.

• In short,• 1. If your needs are simple, use Zoho Creator.• 2. If your needs are more complex, or if you’re

accustomed to working with Access, SQL Server, and similar relational database management programs, go with Zoho DB & Reports.

• Zoho DB offers more in-depth reporting than is available with Zoho Creator, including charts, pivot tables, and other report types.

• In short,• 1. If your needs are simple, use Zoho Creator.• 2. If your needs are more complex, or if you’re

accustomed to working with Access, SQL Server, and similar relational database management programs, go with Zoho DB & Reports.

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