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Overview of Database

The document provides an overview of databases including what a database is, what a DBMS is used for, the components of a database system including users, applications, DBMS and the database itself, the functions of a DBMS such as data independence and concurrency control, and the advantages and disadvantages of using a DBMS.

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Overview of Database

The document provides an overview of databases including what a database is, what a DBMS is used for, the components of a database system including users, applications, DBMS and the database itself, the functions of a DBMS such as data independence and concurrency control, and the advantages and disadvantages of using a DBMS.

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Overview of Database

A Database is a collection of related data organised in a way that data can be easily
accessed, managed and updated. Any piece of information can be a data, for example
name of your school. Database is actualy a place where related piece of information is
stored and various operations can be performed on it.

DBMS
A DBMS is a software that allows creation, definition and manipulation of database.
Dbms is actualy a tool used to perform any kind of operation on data in database. Dbms
also provides protection and security to database. It maintains data consistency in case of
multiple users. Here are some examples of popular dbms, MySql, Oracle, Sybase,
Microsoft Access and IBM DB2 etc.

Components of Database System


The database system can be divided into four components.
 Users : Users may be of various type such as DB administrator, System developer
and End users.
 Database application : Database application may be Personal, Departmental,
Enterprise and Internal
 DBMS : Software that allow users to define, create and manages database access, Ex:
MySql, Oracle etc.
 Database : Collection of logical data.

Functions of DBMS

 Provides data Independence


 Concurrency Control
 Provides Recovery services
 Provides Utility services
 Provides a clear and logical view of the process that manipulates data.

Advantages of DBMS

 Segregation of applicaion program.


 Minimal data duplicacy.
 Easy retrieval of data.
 Reduced development time and maintainance need.

Disadvantages of DBMS

 Complexity
 Costly
 Large in size

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