Re: Client Management Systems and data base

Hi,

Johannes Nielsen:
> I am in the process of setting up a Data Base for my Marketing clients and
> and I am wondering what people on the list use and what anyone could
> recommend for a small to medium sized business where I will be managing
> client data and I would as well like to back it up to a cloud server.

For a traditional database, you can either use PostgreSQL or one of the
MySQL/MariaDB family. I tend to use PostgreSQL, but I get the impression
it's not a big difference; either of them will do a good job.

> I am also looking for a client management system where I can set up events
> such as automatic reminders, and Birthday greetings and the like and I am
> as well looking to back that up to a secure cloud server.

Hmm, there are several CRM systems for Linux (cross-platform), but I
haven't had a chance to evaluate and compare them recently. I think last
time I set one up it was OpenERP, there's also SugarCRM and a couple of
others.

It may be worthwhile to get one which works with the database you picked
in point 1 (or vice versa), to simplify administration.


Jiri
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