I'm not even sure where to begin with this question, but I would really like to know what's involved i. creating an online database.
Details:
I already created an Access Student Database which works well (for the most part) but know I've been asked to create a database which can be accessed online so that our students can look at their own information (not other student's info)
The main problem is cost, though. It's a small private ESL school which doesn't generate enough money to warrant a monthly fee for those professional database companies.
We do have our own website, but I have no idea how to find out if it can even host a database. (Is there an easy way to find out, or do we need to contact the host company?)
I'm woefully ignorant about migrating my existing database online, and I am pretty sure that I would lose all the forms I created.
However, I'm willing to rebuild the database if I have to and if that is the best way to go.
I downloaded Postgres SQL and it seems easy enough to create tables, etc., but I don't know any SQL yet.
I guess my biggest question is whether or not it's possible to have our own database online where I can create a login in feature for our students. I've been led to believe that using SQL is free but I'm wondering if there are some hidden costs (besides your own time) involved.
Details:
I already created an Access Student Database which works well (for the most part) but know I've been asked to create a database which can be accessed online so that our students can look at their own information (not other student's info)
The main problem is cost, though. It's a small private ESL school which doesn't generate enough money to warrant a monthly fee for those professional database companies.
We do have our own website, but I have no idea how to find out if it can even host a database. (Is there an easy way to find out, or do we need to contact the host company?)
I'm woefully ignorant about migrating my existing database online, and I am pretty sure that I would lose all the forms I created.
However, I'm willing to rebuild the database if I have to and if that is the best way to go.
I downloaded Postgres SQL and it seems easy enough to create tables, etc., but I don't know any SQL yet.
I guess my biggest question is whether or not it's possible to have our own database online where I can create a login in feature for our students. I've been led to believe that using SQL is free but I'm wondering if there are some hidden costs (besides your own time) involved.