I admit it, databases aren't the most thrilling topic to talk about, especially on a Monday morning. Yet if you work in a technical field and have to manage sets of data, creating a solid and logical database can really simplify things for your organization. We've got a list of 10 different applications which should greatly help you out when working with databases, mostly in MySQL. Take a close look at these to find the one that suits you most.

• FileAmigo LE - No coding knowledge required here, thanks to a wide range of templates and records.
• SQLyog - A compact and fast graphical tool for managing MySQL databases.
• phpMyAdmin - Handle your MySQL database on the web via this tool written in PHP.
• Navicat - Easily generate reports and import or export data in this effective MySQL database manager.
• CASE Studio - Visually create and manage ER diagrams of numerous databases.
• FileMaker - The ultimate database manager both for Oracle and MySQL.
• Dataceptor - Create web access to your database without any programming knowledge.
• EMS MySQL Manager for Windows - A powerful solution to manage your multiple MySQL databases.
• OpenBase SQL - High speed access to structured data thanks to this server app.
• Backup Watcher for MySQL - Schedule regular backups of your MySQL database.

I'm absolutely petrified of anything that involves a bit of coding and there's nothing more frightening than the prospect of having to build a database with MySQL. If you feel the same way, then you might find that FileAmigo LE an interesting proposition. In a nutshell, it basically takes the pain out of database creation by doing the MySQL part for you. It also replaces the need to use tools such as MS Access or in fact any other coding application.

With FileAmigo, you can create a database simply by selecting one of the templates available and assigning it a name. All the coding is pre-configured so you don't need to schedule lines of code, define variables, or even know the functions of the program. However, you can still tailor it to your specifications allowing you to define as many records as necessary, sorting by various fields, launch searches, link to elements through hyperlinks etc. You can also create totally new templates and modify existing ones although modification may involve some coding. If you work in a team, you can also share the database although this requires upgrading to FileAmigo Pro and FileAmigo Web.