What Is MS Access?
What Is MS Access?
Terminologies in MS Access
Database management system (DBMS) - A DBMS is an application that you
use to manage a database.
Database engine - A database engine is a part of a DBMS. It provides a link
between the DBMS and the physical data on the hard disk.
Macros
Modules
Database window - The Database window is the first window that appears when
you open an .mdb file or an .adp file. The Database window is the default window
in Access. From the Database window, you can locate any database object that
is stored in a database. The Database window also displays the shortcuts that
you can use to create new database objects and to open existing database
objects.
Query - A query is an instruction to retrieve information that is in a set of rows.
You can use a query to retrieve information from a single table or from multiple
tables based on specific criteria. You can also use a query to modify the
information that you retrieve.
Database Management System Software package that allows you to use a
computer to create a database; add, change, and delete data in the database;
sort the data in the database; retrieve data in the database; and create forms and
reports using the data in the database
Record Information about a single person, product, or event
Field A specific piece of information within a record
File A collection of records
Unique Identifier Data will appear only in a single record in the table; no two
fields will be assigned the same data (Primary Key)
Microsoft Access Database management system (DBMS) that functions in the
Windows environment and allows you to create and process data in a database
Schema objects
Indexes
Tables
Keys
Relationships
Data types