What is a database server and client ?
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The document explains the concepts of database servers and clients, highlighting that database servers manage and store databases while clients connect to these servers to perform operations. It outlines the differences between server and client software, mentioning examples of both. Additionally, it notes that most modern database clients are GUI-based, allowing users to interact with databases without extensive SQL knowledge.
What is a database server and client ?
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- 2. What Is A Database Server and Client
- 3. Database Server & Client In order to work with databases you need two software applications 1. Database Server 2. Database Client
- 4. Database Server & Client Databases follow a client and server model. Many clients can connect with a single server.
- 5. Database Server & Client The database server is a software that acts as the backend where databases are created and stored. It provides all important services like database management, security, performance, error logging, user management etc.
- 6. Database Server & Client Many times the computer (hardware) on which the database management software is installed is also known as a database server. But mostly whenever we say a database server, we mean the database management software and not the hardware.
- 7. Database Server & Client The database client is a software that is used to connect with the database server and perform operations on the data. Many different types of database clients can connect with a database server.
- 8. Database Server & Client The database client software can be desktop based or web based. It can be simple or extremely complex. It can be a GUI based client or a command based client. It can be a free or paid software.
- 9. Database Server & Client Most of the database clients used these days are GUI based client. They let you work with databases without writing complex SQL code. Many database clients also let you generate SQL code using graphical tools.
- 10. Database Server & Client Some important examples of database servers are 1. MySQL Server 2. Microsoft SQL Server 3. Oracle 4. SQLite
- 11. Database Server & Client Some important examples of GUI based database clients are 1. MySQL Workbench 2. Microsoft SQL Management Studio 3. Oracle SQL Developer 4. SQLite Database Browser