Question

Review several database software programs using the criteria below. Assess each data according the criteria prescribed. The first column is already completed. Determine which database software program best suits the hospital's needs.

Criteria	Microsoft Access	Filemaker Pro	Marklogic
Ease of Learning	Basic templates available; lack of built in database views makes initial learning difficult.
Reading and Viewing	Manually creates views
Platforms	Windows only
Scalability	Difficult to use with large groups, no server availability.
Customization	Numerous customization options can be difficult to navigate for beginners.
Capacity	2 gigabytes per database
Security	Access restricted at database level only.
Cost	$229

Answer 1

FileMaker Pro:

Ease of learning:

FileMaker Pro has benefits it's user- friendly interface allows users to quickly learn the ropes

Reading and viewing:

Automatically creates table,list and form view.

Platforms:

Operating system support windows XP professional and windows vista ultimate

Scalability:

It supports in large work group.no additional software required

Customisation:

Simple customization..toolbar to guide new users

Capacity:

8 terabyte capacity

Security:

Flexible security option

Costs:

$179

Marklogic:

Ease of learning:

It has steep learning curve and difficult to navigate and it's in accessibility

Reading and viewing:

It is not supported when reading multiple document and it is a high-level view and cost-effective

Platforms:

Modern database technology makes database platform

Scalability:

Scale down based upon fluctuating demand.

Customization:

Can not search some elements which are not included in the default view.

Capacity:

100s of gigabyte

Security:

Data security critical to maintain.

Costs:

$8,500

So FileMaker Pro database software program best suits for hospital needs..