Over the past week I did some experimenting with Zoho Creator and am very pleased. As far as databases go my needs were simple. I needed a single file system that would track information about various services I utilize.
After 5 minutes of browsing their getting started pages, which by the way is EXCELLENT, I immediately went to work creating my database. It couldn’t have been easier, and what’s really great about Zoho Creator is the fact that I can now access my information from any computer that has an internet connection. I’m always synched!!
More Features Worth Noting
- database creation from templates
- create a relational database systems
- drag and drop creation
- automatically generates a unique ID along with creator/modifier details (name/date)
- for more sophisticated work you can customize your views of the data, write scripts, define formulas and functions, set filters integrate with third party applications.
- set user permissions
- import/export features
- embed in a website
As if all of the above weren’t enough, Zoho Creator offers the “Marketplace”, which is a place for you to browse database systems (166) that have already been made. Most are FREE or require a nominal fee. If you like what you see there is an “Install this Application” link which upon clicked will automatically install into your account. No configuration required!!
So whether you have no knowledge of databases, or are a database guru I think you will find that Zoho Creator is an excellent FREE tool and that is easy to use and customize if you so desire.
I recommend easy to use, free tech services and resources that I've personally used/tested. I select free tech tools to review based upon my past & current work with various non-profit organizations in which I provide(d) a wide variety of tech support services including general tech consulting, web design, database dev, and elearning. Additionally, I like to help those new to technology learn more through tips and simple explanations.
