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redhughes
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7 years ago

Affordable and user-friendly database solution

Hi,   First of all we're a small business and without a proper IT department or IT background, We use PowerBI for reporting and have a few data sources - Podio (via Web data feed), Excel spreadshee...
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v-jiascu-msft
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7 years ago

Hi redhughes,

 

Could you please mark the proper answers as solutions?

 

Best Regards,

Dale

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redhughes
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7 years ago

Apologies, haven't had much time for work over the last week.

 

I think we should be looking into cloud database solutions - they just seem much more appropriate and beneficial. Any user-friendly and affordable software that you could recommend?

 

Thanks a lot for your help.

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    v-jiascu-msft
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    7 years ago

    Hi redhughes,

     

    That's a very complicated question. That depends on many factors. For example, 

    1. If you happen to know a software well, that would be great. Such as the MySQL on Azure. It's easy to use and the price is reasonable too in my opinion.

    2. Any chance the data will grow big. We have to consider the scalability of the database.

    I would suggest you try the Azure platform. There are many databases. You can start with a free account. 

     

    Best Regards,
    Dale