What resources are available to get me started on creating a database, and possibly a front end or report for displaying the data after its been created and assigned?

Microsoft's premade templates allows for the deployment of SQL databases without having to use complex PowerShell commands.

When you need a SQL database fast, the cloud is the best way to go. Azure provides a SQL database as a PaaS that eliminates the need to get an entire SQL Server deployment up and running.

Get up to speed on MySQL basics with this step-by-step tutorial on how to create a database, add a table, and input data into the table.

Creating and using an SQLite database for data persistence in Android apps. Covers the basics, as well as using foreign keys. Full source included.

However, creating a database and tables are only the beginning of working with Base. You can easily copy and paste information from an open Base table to other OpenOffice.org applications, but to gain ...