Database Web Hosting Essentials
Things to keep in mind when using database hosting services.
Database Management Tools
What tools are included to allow me to access the database? There should always be a web based database manager such as phpMyAdmin for MySQL Databases.
If you are using a windows hosting provider that offers Microsoft SQL Server hosting you want to make sure you can connect with SQL Server Management Studio remotely to access your data.
Database Backups
Another essential consideration with Database web hosting is how are the backups handled?
Database backups are completely different than the file backups that are typically found on the web hosting services.
Make sure that the hosting companies database backup services are adequate enough for your requirements.