I'm not even completely sure I know what I'm doing or if this fits into this thread...

I just want to know how hard it is to start a database somewhere on the web, for connectivity with homemade games and stuff. What exactly would I need? Can I just upload a Access DB and have it modified through the program, or would that reveal a vulnerability in the security... I'm pretty new to all the database stuff but I'd like to experiment. If anyone has a great link I'd be thankful.Well, MySQL is the database of the web. Is this for your site you want it? If it is, then you'll probably use MySQL.Well I really just wanted to try out some developing with databases and such. Since my OP I have decided on a new project. I'm starting this website to index local bands, artists, venues, etc. Rather than CREATING hundreds of webpages, I think A DB would be the way to go for this. Anyone provide details about how USEFUL this is, or any other alternatives? I kinda just want something fast, yet easy to learn.

Temporary URL = http://valleymusicspace.webs.com

(I'm planning to PURCHASE a domain when it's finished.)"Easy to learn" is relative.  Very little to do with databases is "easy" in the strict sense of the word.  Well, MS Access is relatively easy, but the trade-off for that is insecurity, lack of resilience, latency sensitively, resource intensiveness and so on.  Don't use MS Access for internet-based projects.

As well as MySQL, web sites are driven by MS SQL, Postgresql, Oracle and a few others.  MySQL is often the database of choice and is not a bad place to start if you are working on a first project.

Using a Content Management System will insulate you from a lot of the hard work involved in database/web design.  All CMSes have a learning curve, but for you, this is probably the easiest ROUTE overall.  Based on the limited information you've supplied, I would suggest using >Drupal<, but this is by no MEANS your only option.Thank you for you reply. I appreciate the advice and I'll give it a try this weekend.Thanks, kpac and Rob!

Makes me think I need to poke around with it, just to see what PHP is like.