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).