What is a Database?

DATABASES


A database is a system intended to organize, store, and retrieve large amounts of data easily. It consists of an organized collection of data for one or more uses, typically in digital form. One way of classifying databases involves the type of their contents, for example: bibliographic, document-text, statistical. Digital databases are managed using database management systems, which store database contents, allowing data creation and maintenance, and search and other access.

Does Your Business or Web Application Need a Database?

(most do)


  • 1)  Do you find yourself entering the same values of information into multiple spreadsheets/reports/documents?
  • 2)  When you make the changes in your spreadsheet/reports/documents, are you forced to make the same changes in others?
  • 3)  Do you have a large amount of data that is becoming larger and unmanageable?
  • 4)  Do several people in your organization have the need to view your data at the same time?
  • 5)  Are you tracking related information in several spreadsheets – such as separate sheets for sales for different departments or different geographical locations?
  • 6)  When viewing your information, are you constantly scrolling on your screen to view it all? Or do you have a difficult time viewing the specific sets of data that you want?

How do We Get Started?

Formulating a Plan


We will take a look at your current structure for handling information and create a custom data model for your business or need. After we identify what data you will need to store and recall, we will create a relational database structure for the data to "live in." Your data will be stored in a meaningful way that allows your users quick and easy access to important information. After we work our magic, your data will be manageable and scaleable, allowing for huge growth while keeping your information neat and clean!

Testimonials

Here is what some folks have to say about Clint Kahler, resident web-head at kettlesoft.

"Wow! What a great experience it has been to work with Clint in creating my website. He took my ideas and used his creative and technical skill to create something really special for us. He helped us look friendly and inviting and at the same time credible. I love the ease in which people can navigate and find what they want. If you want to have the cutting edge for your website – talk to Clint and let him create something exceptional for you too. By the way, I already have people contacting me from my website and it hasn’t even really been promoted yet! How’s that for working??!!!"

Ruth Van Buren-Stevens, Van Buren Enterprises

"Clint does a wonderful job of identifying business needs, translating them into technical requirements for development, and then following through by building and delivering a solution that fits exactly what the client is looking for. His communication skills are first rate, and he's a great person to work with."

Steven Brendtro, Chief Technical Architect, Imagine Solutions, Ltd

"The man has a keen eye for graphic design and web page layout. This guy has what it takes to develop websites that are visually rich and very functional. I consider it a pleasure to be able to collaborate with him."

Jim Faircloth, Senior Applications & Software Developer