I want to create a web-site relying heavily on Database & Email
connectivity, preferably on a NT server.
Data Input: In essence, people will submit data by filling out (web)forms
at the site or by sending prescribed email forms, duly filled in. The site
will validate both type of forms and add data to the database.
Data Output: People will browse and search various submissions. For those,
that want data sent to their mailboxes, two methods will be
provided..filters that run everyday and email the results to the subscriber
and mailing lists..based on broad categories. We anticipate reaching a
target of 50K mailing everyday to 50000 people.
Such a target of mailing, about 2.38 GB of email everyday, poses important
server overhead and MTA assessment requirements. Experienced
users/programmers are requested to comment, on various facets of the
project. I plan to put up the site on a virtual server, mainly because I
cannot afford a dedicated one.
Hope to have a nice discussion on the subject and my thanks in advance.
Sanjay.
