Whether the measure is speed of application development or speed of transaction processing, SQL Server is the fastest database, making it the top choice for the agile enterprise.
SQL Server is an optional service for use in conjunction with your Dedicated Server located within our data centre. We also offer SQL Management.
Is SQL Server on the same server as my websites?
No. Our SQL server offerings are independent therefore ensuring our servers are optimised for their primary role.How do I connect to my SQL database from my website?
You can configure your scripts to connect to your SQL database via a DSN or DSNless connection.What if my database grows?
We do not cap your SQL databases allowing them to grow freely. We will of course adjust our charges should your database ever exceed the size you have subscribed to.How do I administer my SQL database?
To create and manage tables within your SQL Server database you can either:-- write SQL table creation and administration scripts, using Transact SQL, to run via Active Server Pages within your web site, or
- connect to your database remotely using Microsoft's SQL Enterprise Manager or Visual Interdev's Database Project feature.
What does SQL Server cost?
| MS SQL Server 2000 database | 50mb* | 100mb* | 200mb* |
| Set-up | free | free | free |
| Monthly | £15 | £20 | £25 |
| Annual (save 2 month) | £150 | £250 | £500 |
| Additional SQL User Account (p/a) | £10 | £10 | £10 |
* Charges include real-time backup of your MS SQL Database.
* We provide the same space for logs as the database size.