The reason I didn't mention the database is because phpBB supports multiple database servers. mySQL is the most popular, but on most Windows servers you find msSQL, so it wasn't really a problem. Well, I didn't think it was but it seems you don't get any databases with the home packages.
The home package does not list mySQL, but the
business package does.
Are you sure you want to go with these 1&1 Internet people? There are literally tons of hosts out there. I like
Jiffynet. They've got a cheap $20 a
year plan,
here.