Biodiversity Database Frequently Asked Questions

Enter some explanatory bullshit here.

List of Questions.

  1. What is a database?
  2. Why would I need a database? (Do I have to do it?)
  3. Why does it have to be so damned complicated?
  4. Do I have to be a computer geek?
  5. What is a relational database and is it really better?
  6. What is an information model and how do I use it?
  7. What are the pros and cons of databasing?
  8. What can one do with a database like this?
  9. Should I then develop my own database?
  10. Could I use your database?

  11. What hardware and software do I need?
  12. Why are you guys using this particular combination of hardware and software?
  13. Anything else available in the market?
  14. What the hell is SQL?

  15. Why should I make the database accessible through the Internet?
  16. How do I make my database accessible over the Internet?
  17. Who's going to use this information?
  18. How can I protect sensitive information if my database is Internet-accessible?

  19. If I put my data on the Internet, will my mother still love me?
  20. What are standards?
  21. Who's going to define the standards and enforce them?

  1. What is a database?