Ok, if anyone can help it would be appreciated.

im mulling over whether to use MySQL or SQL server for database
development on web applications. Basically i had always used access
but now that we have decided to take on bigger projects i feel i need
something more robust for multiple transactions.

at the same time im concerned about price of sql server - the most
important facility that i need is an easy to use back up tool that i
can schedule which i believe is not built into the express edition.

so basically im wondering what version or type of sql server that i
need to put on a webserver so that i can have multiple clients on the
same instance. also how many licences do i need if i have this type of
setup ???

any links or help would be appreciated as im new to this.

Thanks

Colin