database questions

[Pierre Sahores]

John R. Brauer wrote:
> Hello all,
> 
> I am a newbie. I am working on a project which will require that I store 
> data in a database (a separate record for each client, and about six 
> hundred fields per record). Each time it is used, it will need to 
> generate a new record for that client (it is a program that will 
> administer and score an exam of sorts) My questions:
> 
> a) which database would you suggest (I guess that Oracle, MySQL and 
> Valentina are my options)?
> 
> b) is there an internal way of doing this instead of one of the above 
> databases?
> 
> c) will the standalone app then incorporate the database functions, or 
> will the enduser be required to have the database in question installed 
> on their computer as well?
> 
> Thank you much...
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> 
> John R. Brauer, Psy.D.
> Clinical Psychologist

Previously answered, if i right remember...

IBTW : No any problem about the six hundred fields per record, if you 
use PostgreSQL. Don't know about the other db.

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Bien cordialement, Pierre Sahores

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