Need database/architecture recommendation

[Quoted] [Quoted] I would like to provide an online ordering system - running scripts or [Quoted] queries to a database on our server to provide real-time product information (pricing, #in stock, etc...). I am looking for advice on selecting the architecture of our system - what database formats (msaccess, flat file / ASP, MySQL & PHP) are the most recommended? What architecture would you recommend?

I am only familiar with running flat files/Perl [UNIX], MSAccess(.mdb)/ASP [NT], and MySql/PHP [UNIX]. I prefer a system that can run on Unix and not NT.

I'm also concerned that the database stay out of the hands of my competitors. What would you recommend on implementation of security? Scripts should access the database via?

Maggie Received on Thu Sep 28 2000 - 19:16:02 CEST