Where to find databases and are they worth it

Discussion in 'Databases' started by InGodWeTrust, Nov 23, 2011.

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    I know there are tons of prescripted databases already out there to use for a variety of different things but where do you find them? Also is it worth the effort to setup a site with a preexisting database that lots of other people are already using?
     
    InGodWeTrust, Nov 23, 2011 IP
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    iliveforyou Active Member

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    The most used database for sites is MySQL. Is free and it is easy to setup from cpanel.
    For MySQL you will find a lot of documentation on the web.
    For the major business the most companies use Oracle database or SQL Server, but these are not for free.
     
    iliveforyou, Nov 25, 2011 IP
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    Rukbat Well-Known Member

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    If you're talking about the database program, use MySQL.

    If you're talking about data, is anything worth the price being asked for it? You have to decide that. If you need the data for your site to run properly, compare the price of buying the data to the price of getting it and putting it into a database by yourself. (A database that would cost you $100 could take months to compile.)
     
    Rukbat, Dec 1, 2011 IP