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What is the best alternative for a remote server for small database management for a start up co.?
I'm heading up Sales & Bus Dev for a start-up company. Product is not complicated - energy efficient lighting. We will ultimately have reps in every state that will need to access the database, but to start only will have 4-10 reps, some working remotely. Should we pay for a cloud based server or use a server in the main office dedicated to this database. Specifically we are using ACT and hope to grow the business where we will graduate to something like Salesforce.
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Rhonda,
Based on the information you've provided, the best way for the company to keep costs low and to manage growth will be by using a vendor/cloud solution. Having an expected monthly services expense will also make cash flow management predictable. Be sure to negotiate a Service-Level Agreement (SLA) to set expectations concerning performance, availability, security, etc. As the company grows, expanding the technology becomes the vendor's responsibility while the company just incurs a larger fee.
Good luck!
Mike
Why not make your application that uses the server web-based? Then, you can use a server providing up to 2G of storage space that comes free with your hosting account.
If your hosting account is Linux-based (most are), then you can implement your server on a MySQL platform. If you go for Microsoft IIS-based hosting, then SQL Server will be offered.
If you really believe that growth is in the future, go with SQL Server. It will be managed for you by the hosting company and it is scalable to handle the biggest server requirements on the planet.
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