A database consists of an organized collection of data for one or more multiple uses. One way of classifying databases involves the type of content, for example: bibliographic, full-text, numeric, image. Other classification methods start from examining database models or database architectures: see below. Software organizes the data in a database according to a database model. As of 2010 the relational model occurs most commonly. Other models such as the hierarchical model and the network model use a more explicit representation of relationships.
A database management system (DBMS) consists of software that organizes the storage of data. A DBMS controls the creation, maintenance, and use of the database storage structures of social organizations and of their users. It allows.
When we maintain a small table of data, it could be easily accessed through MS Excel. However, this is not possible if we maintain large data as it simply takes much time to retrieve.
when we maintain a large business data through a database using a tool like My SQL, we can add, update, delete or retrieve any data within seconds using a language like SQL.
Also, we can link various databases for our convenience.
Database management systems perform a multitude of functions including providing security, multi-user access, it also transforms data into information. Database management systems also manage data stored and contains programming languages.
07/02/10
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