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MySQL |
PostgreSQL |
Access |
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| Details | The most widely used database management system. It is well suited for mission-critical systems and embedding into mass deployed software. | An object-relational database system with many advanced features found in commercial products. | A popular database management system used to create and maintain various applications that function on the Windows operating system. |
| Advantages | -fast and efficient -very scalable -includes multi-user functions |
- plenty of support - stable and reliable - cross platform |
- reliable support - integrates with several Microsoft products - capable of porting to other database types |
| Disadvantages | - lacks sub-selects - lacks foreign key constraints - lacks stored procedures |
- limited in stored procedures - lacks foreign key constraints |
- doesn’t work well with multiple users - doesn’t work well with multiple Access databases - hosting may be more expensive |
| This type of Database is for you if… | Your business requires a heavy load but you do not have a lot of money to invest into it. | Your business consists of multiple users handling mission-critical tasks. | Your business requires a powerful database that’s as easy to use as a Microsoft Office application. |
| Our recommendation | LunarPages | HostMonster | Omnis |
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