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by Edward Piou Part 1 of our three-part series on web databases covered database basics—why you would use one, how data flows from database server to web browser, etc. In this article, we'll cover getting your database set up, including selecting the right tools for your needs. And in case you're wondering what we use here at Anchor, there's also some information on what our system looks like. Keep an eye out for the third installment in this series. In Part 3 (appearing in the early fall), we'll explore one of the database systems on Anchor in more detail and show you some of the actual code behind it. But for now, let's get started with a raging debate: whether to use Unix or Windows NT to serve your site. This choice will affect most of the other choices you make about your database system. |
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