Now I'm not overly certain of what I am on about here but here goes. I came across this unique service called PortlandSQL where I suppose if you are using a host that doesn't support MySQL. It also supports Escapade if anyone knows what I am on about (have a look at the FAQ if not). The FREE plan gives you 2mb space with unlimited access.

Each account includes the following:

MySQL 4.0.1 Server
Remote SQL Connections
Central Management Tool (available soon)
Ability for Remote Management Tool Connect
SSL MySQL Connections (April 2002)
Replication for Internal Backup (April 2002)
Index Maintenance
24/7 Server Monitoring
Periodic Database Consistency Checks

Is this any good to anyone? (The only restriction is that no BBS can be used with the free service

Oh and the link:
http://www.portlandsql.co.uk

If it's anything like Portlands' other free services, I'd stay well away.

GF

Hi jrobbio,

I totally agree with Garth...stay far far away from this service. Portland is unreliable, slow, and just plain pathetic. I know many people who have used their MySQL database, and they were unsatisifed. But then again, I guess you really can't get anything good for free.

Did anyone notice the MySQL version offered by this service? I hope it wasn't a typo...

So far, I have read only positive things about this latest version from MySQL.