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1.2 Database Management System

A DBMS maintains the integrity and security of stored data and recovers information if the system fails. It acts as an interface between users and databases. The key components of a database system are DBMS software, computer hardware, operating systems, user-developed databases containing tables and records, custom applications, and personnel like DBAs and end users.

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1.2 Database Management System

A DBMS maintains the integrity and security of stored data and recovers information if the system fails. It acts as an interface between users and databases. The key components of a database system are DBMS software, computer hardware, operating systems, user-developed databases containing tables and records, custom applications, and personnel like DBAs and end users.

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2 Database Management System


 A DBMS is responsible for maintaining the integrity and security of
stored data, and for
recovering information if the system fails. A "database management
system" (DBMS) is a suite of computer software providing the interface
between users and a database or databases. The database system
consists of various components. The Components are:
 A DBMS software package such as Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL-
Server or Oracle.
 Computer Hardware like Personal Computers, Mini computers and
Mainframe in a network environment.
 Software - Operating System and a Network operating system.
 User developed and implemented database(s) – Tables, Data
Dictionary, Records and other database objects.
 Custom Application such as data entry form, reports, queries, blocks
and programs.
 Personnel – A Database Administrator (DBA), Database Designer,
Analyst, Programmer and End User.
 The database system is utilized as a decision-making system and is
also referred to as an information system. A DBMS based on a
relational model is also known as a Relational Data Base Management
System (RDBMS).

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