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Static database
publishing.
As this method generates static HTML pages including the
contents of the database, it is advisable mainly in these cases where the
contents do not change too often. Although some tools are very advanced and only
upload the changed pages and make considerable savings on time and effort
required, it remains a method with a high maintenance factor.
When publishing databases to static HTML pages the usually
the following steps are taken: First a database file is opened and linked to the
tool that is used. The next step is that the user indicated what fields, from
the database need to be included in the pages. In case of a more advanced tool
the user then gets the opportunity to indicate what the pages should look like
and how the fields should be presented. Often this is done by simply adding HTML
to the template that is constructed during the first step. Then the pages are
generated, including links to each other, etc. Finally the pages can be uploaded
to the server and that's it.
Unfortunately the user will have to regenerate new pages each
time the contents of the database has changed. Although this is, when using the
proper tools, a two-minute-job it still means that you will need to manually
interact.
The biggest advantages are that almost anybody can do it
without any prior knowledge and that is can be done on any webserver, including
the ones of the free hosting providers with the more limited services.
If the disadvantages are not too big a issue for you we would
suggest you to go and have a look at the section describing some of the static
database publishing tools. Give them a try and see if it suits your needs. The
tools described can all be tried for at least 30 days without a charge. Whether
or not you will have to pay for usage after the trial period is indicated per
tool. Please be aware that some of the tools are very advanced, effective and
free of charge. Don't miss out!
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