How to Create a Web based database?

The database automatically becomes updated if someone fills up the form and submits information. You just need to create a form using a web form builder and connect it to the database. A web-based database is a specially designed database that you can access from anywhere through the internet.

Some web operators permit users as well to update the database with the latest information. Based on the importance of stored data, it can be open for all users, or the web operator can ask for a premium membership. These types of databases are hosted on a website (cloud) and can be entered from almost any web browser.

Creating a database

We are going to create a simple database using Microsoft Access, a widely recognized data management tool. Follow these easy steps for database creation. You can pick any database management software such as Oracle, Altibase, Teradata, and more to create a huge database.

Step 1

Open the MS access and click on the “Blank database”. Give the database a name and click on “Create”.

Step 2

You will notice the first column named “ID” by default. Click on it and rename it “Customer ID” and press the enter button. The blank database will open. It looks like a spreadsheet.

Step 3

Put your mouse on the top of the “Customer ID” column and go to the “Fields” from the menu bar. MS Access lets you choose the data type for this column including text, number, date, currency, hyperlink, etc. If you don’t put the right type of data, it will not accept it.

Step 4

Create more fields like “First name”, “Last name”, “Address”, “City,” etc. and follow the same process to choose the appropriate data type. Here you find all data-types. Select “Number” for this field.

Step 5

Your basic database format is ready. Now you can input data as much as you want.

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