Bit 211 database development and management week 1 Slide
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This document provides an introduction to database systems. It explains that databases are used to store large amounts of business and customer data that can then be queried and analyzed. A database management system (DBMS) is software that allows users to store, manage, and analyze this data. DBMS tools include database configuration, administration, querying, creating database components, defining relationships between components, and utilities for networking in a client/server environment.
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- 2. Introduction to Database Systems Week 1 With the fast development of E-commerce, the amount of information needed has increased dramatically. The stored data on a database can be used to track business activities, customer information, and inventory. When a specific piece of information is needed, a utility provided by the database is available to query the data. A database can be used to categorize and sort raw data so that it is easier to retrieve them later. Data stored in the database can also be used to analyze customer behavior, predict future sales and business patterns, and then help make
- 3. Database Management System (DBMS) A DBMS is a software package used to store, manage, and analyze data. There are all sorts of DBMSs. Some of them can handle small amounts of data but are very user friendly, and even a nonprofessional can handle them.
- 4. An enterprise-level DBMS often includes the following database managing tools: Database configuration Database administration Executing query operations Creating database components Defining relationships among database components Data transformation Debugging Networking assistant utilities for a client/server environment