When building a database the first thing one should do is to search for the most appropriate platform which can offer: performance, reliability, productivity and scalability. Depending on one's needs, today on the market there are several reliable tools one can choose from: SQL Server (latest version: SQL Server 2008), Microsoft Access (latest version: Microsoft Access 2010), Oracle (latest version: Oracle 11g), MySQL (latest version: MySQL 5.5.). SQL Server is a database platform developed by Microsoft able to offer developers a rich documentation and reliable support, along with the warranty of performance and quality. For a developer who is familiar with Windows Server OS, using SQL Server will be easy, as the administration user interface of the two is very similar. SQL Server offers Read more [...]