Re: Slightly OT: Database for embedded loggers

"Ross Marchant" <acqua@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> I have a logging product where the data is downloaded serially over an
> RS232 or ethernet connection. Typically multiple units are connected on
> the same network and polled regularly for data by the customer's system.
> Now it has come time for me to create such system to do the polling and
> data storage, but I'm not sure where to start. My thoughts are to install
> an SQL compatible database for the data storage, write a custom piece of
> software to poll for data and put it in the database, and a web page with
> scripting for the user to access the data. I have read Borland Interbase
> would be good for the database, but is there any software anyone can
> recommend the other things? If someone has implemented a similar system in
> the past, please give me an idea of where to go from here, difficulties to
> watch for etc.

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