What is the correct "method" to do what I want to do?

[maximux1]

Basically, I would like to add a database system to my site. A huge collection ofcurrent information that pertains to my site which users can view/sort/add to/etc..

You're going to need to expand on this for us to be able to provide anything that would be of value to you.

The easiest thing would be to just create a new db app that integrated into the vb user db. We've found that by including the right functions you can achieve just about anything you want with vB. I'd recommend that you look at creating a completely external application and then look at integrating it with your vB forums.

Your original question leaves a lot more questions so if you can be more specific you will likely receive more specific answers.

Hope this helps some.

max