On 07/01/2014, at 9:00 AM, slug-requ...@slug.org.au wrote: > I am in the process of setting up a Data Base for my Marketing clients and > and I am wondering what people on the list use and what anyone could > recommend for a small to medium sized business where I will be managing > client data and I would as well like to back it up to a cloud server. > > I am also looking for a client management system where I can set up events > such as automatic reminders, and Birthday greetings and the like and I am > as well looking to back that up to a secure cloud server.
Choose the DB that you fancy. I found mysql slightly easier than postgres but I tried postgres first so maybe just further along the learning curve. Despite all the hype IMHO using cloud is really really dumb - There is no privacy - It costs to put data in - It costs to get data out - it's s*l*o*w The features you want are application dependant, get a DB for your app or write one in say php. People like (and there are many, but say) http://bluehost.com will offer a server for some $4 or $5 per month. You can implement OwnCloud on it (I have done so) Their up/down load speeds are good They backup, but of course you need to backup important stuff too They offer ssh access to your server James -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
