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**tussinelde** · 03-07-2007, 04:56 PM

I am currently trying to host a website, what is the difference between disk space and database?

**GueseVekdet** · 03-07-2007, 05:28 PM

Disk Space is just like your Hard Drive: How much crap you can put on there.

Database is a collection of simple data, like numbers, letters, and symbols, indexed in tables and is queried by dynamic server code or scripts such as PHP. When you search newegg.com or any site it queries the database finds the information that has your search in it and brings it to you. Or other way around, when you fill out a form and click submit that information goes into the database where it can easily be retrieved.

Hopefully that can explains it.

**tussinelde** · 03-08-2007, 04:20 AM

Well, I was just checking out a web hosting company and under signup it wants me to choose if I want disk space or a database. I don't get it? Don't you already need a database if you want disk space? And also, do you happen to know how much web hosting should cost? I need a lot of disk space like more than 1 terabyte.

**xanax-buy-online.com** · 03-08-2007, 04:57 AM

They are completely different. The disk space is accessed by the web server directly, and the database is a seperate server (MySQL or SQL Server, usually) that the webserver can query using SQL.

Generally files stay on the webserver, and data used to build pages dynamically go in the SQL database. Of course, you can store static pages and images in a database, and store all your data in files, but that is generally not done.

**tussinelde** · 03-08-2007, 05:13 AM

Do I have to pay separately for a database sever?

**GueseVekdet** · 03-08-2007, 05:17 AM

Do you know what a Terabyte is?

**tussinelde** · 03-08-2007, 05:30 AM

1024 gigabytes. So?

**Maryjasmine** · 04-07-2007, 07:46 AM

Disk Space is just like your Hard Drive: How much crap you can put on there.

Database is a collection of simple data, like numbers, letters, and symbols, indexed in tables and is queried by dynamic server code or scripts such as PHP. When you search newegg.com or any site it queries the database finds the information that has your search in it and brings it to you. Or other way around, when you fill out a form and click submit that information goes into the database where it can easily be retrieved.

Hopefully that can explains it.

Is it REALLY necessary to add a picture to every post? [rolleyes]

**GueseVekdet** · 04-07-2007, 10:45 AM

Is it REALLY necessary to add a picture to every post? [rolleyes]

He's back!

**Styparty** · 04-07-2007, 10:47 AM

He's back!

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GueseVekdet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 480 Senior Member	Disk Space is just like your Hard Drive: How much crap you can put on there. Database is a collection of simple data, like numbers, letters, and symbols, indexed in tables and is queried by dynamic server code or scripts such as PHP. When you search newegg.com or any site it queries the database finds the information that has your search in it and brings it to you. Or other way around, when you fill out a form and click submit that information goes into the database where it can easily be retrieved. Hopefully that can explains it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-08-2007, 04:20 AM	#3
tussinelde Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 311 Senior Member	Well, I was just checking out a web hosting company and under signup it wants me to choose if I want disk space or a database. I don't get it? Don't you already need a database if you want disk space? And also, do you happen to know how much web hosting should cost? I need a lot of disk space like more than 1 terabyte. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-08-2007, 04:57 AM	#4
xanax-buy-online.com Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 519 Senior Member	They are completely different. The disk space is accessed by the web server directly, and the database is a seperate server (MySQL or SQL Server, usually) that the webserver can query using SQL. Generally files stay on the webserver, and data used to build pages dynamically go in the SQL database. Of course, you can store static pages and images in a database, and store all your data in files, but that is generally not done. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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tussinelde Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 311 Senior Member	Do I have to pay separately for a database sever? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-08-2007, 05:30 AM	#7
tussinelde Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 311 Senior Member	1024 gigabytes. So? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Maryjasmine Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 542 Senior Member	Disk Space is just like your Hard Drive: How much crap you can put on there. Database is a collection of simple data, like numbers, letters, and symbols, indexed in tables and is queried by dynamic server code or scripts such as PHP. When you search newegg.com or any site it queries the database finds the information that has your search in it and brings it to you. Or other way around, when you fill out a form and click submit that information goes into the database where it can easily be retrieved. Hopefully that can explains it. Is it REALLY necessary to add a picture to every post? [rolleyes] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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GueseVekdet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 480 Senior Member	Is it REALLY necessary to add a picture to every post? [rolleyes] He's back! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-07-2007, 10:47 AM	#10
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