Communications with these databases is usually accomplished through Active Server Pages (.ASP) or the Internet Database Connector (.IDC/.HTX). Queries are lightning fast because our servers are optimized to handle this type of workload.

How do I get started with this you may ask? There are a few ways. Microsoft FrontPage 2000 has some very helpful database capabilities. If you are familiar with MS Access, you can start by using the built in wizards to create the ASP or IDC files for you. It can save tables, queries, and forms as dynamic html files for use with your database. It will also automatically add Active X controls to the pages it creates which allow you to add, delete, or update records in your database. These pages can then be customized to have the look and feel of your web site. There are other, more powerful, tools such as MS Visual InterDev 6.0 which are designed for advanced programmers. MS Visual InerDev 6.0 will give you the ability to write even more powerful database applications.