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| Database - overview article (link to article) |
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| Basic introduction and information on what databases are and what needs to be considered. |
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| Setting up a database (link to article) |
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| Essential reading for all VCOs thinking of setting up a database. The advice regarding writing a very thorough database specification should be taken very seriously if you really want the database to work for you. Ignore this at your peril (and cost). |
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| A Quick Guide to Planning your Database (link to article) |
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| Once you’re at the planning stage this is where to start. It will give you an idea of how to go about putting together that all important specification. |
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Database Planning Guide (link to article)
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| The ulimate database planning tool. It may look like a lot of work but a good database is all about allowing your organisation to function more efficiently and effectively and this requires a significant committment in time and learning. It will be time very well spent and your staff and volunteers will (eventually) thank you for it. |
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| Database Providers (link to article) |
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| List of databases for a variety of purposes. All are US based so some caution should be exercised particularly in relation to support available. However it will help to give some idea of what is available. |
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| Database Planning Tool (link to article) |
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| This straightforward database planning tool will take you through the process of developing your database specification in a step by step manner. Simply answer all the questions. Thanks to Progressive Technology Project |