I would like eventual interaction with MS Dynamics SL and/or MindTouch Core (running on WMware) for eventual intranet and/or internet display. I guess I am asking for front and back end recommendations for a database I am constructing, but since this is my first major project I would greatly appreciate any help and advice. I would also love an opportunity to learn a new language so the code base could be in any language.

I do have a few more related questions for discussion;

• What is the viability of using Google hosting to provide the service to the public for free?
• Should I implement plone or another CMS if I have a large amount of output?
• Is there a structuring questionnaire or standards publication I could reference?
• Does UML diagramming provide additional options for portability?

Thank you.