Develop Fault Tracking Database

  • I was thinking of developing a fault tracking database (as a project to improve my SQL skills)to enable users to log issues with new system currently being implemented.

    I was tempted to dive straight in with what I know best, namely Access. However this could be an opportunity to get to grips with some SQL!!

    Question: If I developed using SQL would you recommend Access front end?

    Question: How would I deploy to end user(s)?

    Question: Would this allow for multiple simultaneous logins?

    I would hope that on 'Submit' I would receive an email notification. Would this be a stored procedure? Unsure how to tie this all in to a front end?

    Any Tips, Advice very much appreciated.

    Many Thanks,

    Phil.

    Update: Could even do a web front end? Just a thought.........

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    Tommy Cooper

  • I would go web application. Mostly because there is a single deployment, and no workstation by workstation config issues to worry about.

    If you have access to VS2005 standard or better - there's a lot "pre-built" that you can leverage and use (like a pre-built authentication mechanism, and therefore - multi-user scenario).

    E-mails should happen from the back-end. Look into setting up Database Mail on your SQL Server instance.

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  • Thanks Matt. I have downloaded CS3 on 30 day trial. I have a connection to SQL database backend, 3 tables (could even connect to adventure works).....that is where it ends! 🙂

    Was looking at ASP.NET as I have IIS (do not have MYSQL for PHP)

    Would like to create a login page..............will look at the world wide web thing for some tutorials.

    Thanks,

    Phil.

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    A neutron walks into a bar. "I'd like a beer" he says. The bartender promptly serves up a beer. "How much will that be?" asks the neutron. "For you?" replies the bartender, "no charge."

    Two hydrogen atoms walk into a bar. One says, 'I think I've lost an electron.' The other says 'Are you sure?' The first says, 'Yes, I'm positive... '

    Tommy Cooper

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