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What is a database system?
What is a database system?
The sum total of the database, the DBMS, and the associated applications.
What are the core facilities provided by a DBMS?
What are the core facilities provided by a DBMS?
Facilities provided to administer the database.
Where can small databases be stored?
Where can small databases be stored?
On a file system.
What are some considerations in the design of databases?
What are some considerations in the design of databases?
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What is the software that interacts with end users, applications, and the database itself to capture and analyze the data?
What is the software that interacts with end users, applications, and the database itself to capture and analyze the data?
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Study Notes
Database Management System (DBMS)
- A database is an organized collection of data, serving as a data store.
- DBMS is software that facilitates interaction between end users, applications, and the database.
- Core facilities of a DBMS include database administration, capturing, and analyzing data.
Database System
- The combination of the database, DBMS, and associated applications is termed a database system.
- The term "database" is often used interchangeably with DBMS, database system, or related applications.
Database Storage
- Small databases can be stored on traditional file systems.
- Larger databases typically require hosting on computer clusters or in cloud storage for scalability and performance.
Database Design
- Database design involves both formal techniques and practical considerations.
- Key aspects include:
- Data modeling to define data structures and relationships.
- Efficient data representation for optimized storage and retrieval.
- Query languages for data manipulation and retrieval.
- Security and privacy measures to protect sensitive data.
- Distributed computing to manage issues like supporting concurrent access.
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Test your knowledge of Database Management Systems (DBMS) with this quiz! Learn what DBMS stands for, its primary function, and the advantages of using a DBMS for efficient data management.
