Local Db Vs Remote Db

[Ktag]

Is it good to work with a remote database instead of local databases for extended storage ?

[Ice IT Support]

A local database is usually fastest and recommended for most applications. However, some people have external applications that access their databases. In those cases it's a better idea to have an externally (preferably cloud) hosted database, so in the event HelioHost should have a service interruption, your external applications are still functional.

[Ktag]

Heliohost presents only 500 MB of storage, if i want more than that for my apps which external free database hosting should i use ?

[Ice IT Support]

Databases take up very little space. I have never looked into database hosting. Perhaps other users could share their favorite database hosting providers?

 

I'm sure searching "free MySQL hosting" on Google will yield decent results.