Quick question: When to make a new database

Discussion in 'Databases' started by MCJim, May 1, 2008.

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    Should an entire website have one database, assuming there are only a few tables? When is it appropriate to have more than one database?

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    MCJim, May 1, 2008 IP
  2. jestep

    jestep Prominent Member

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    Generally you would use a single database for a single application. You can add as many tables as you need, but for the sake of making only a single database connection at a time, and to keep everything transportable, one is best IMO. It really depends on the specific situation, but I don't think making a bunch of separate databases is a good thing in most cases.
     
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    kmap Well-Known Member

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    yes its all application based,seperate application should have seperate db unless or untill those applications are related.

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    Alex
     
    kmap, May 2, 2008 IP