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Introduction To Databases and DBMSS: Lesson 3: Dbms Overview and Database Definition Feature

This document discusses an introduction to databases and database management systems (DBMS). It defines a DBMS as a collection of components that support data storage and retrieval. It explains that DBMS products come in different variations like enterprise, desktop, and embedded. The key difference between a DBMS and desktop software is that a DBMS provides nonprocedural access to stored data through features like tables and relationships.

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Introduction To Databases and DBMSS: Lesson 3: Dbms Overview and Database Definition Feature

This document discusses an introduction to databases and database management systems (DBMS). It defines a DBMS as a collection of components that support data storage and retrieval. It explains that DBMS products come in different variations like enterprise, desktop, and embedded. The key difference between a DBMS and desktop software is that a DBMS provides nonprocedural access to stored data through features like tables and relationships.

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Information Systems Program

Module 2
Introduction to Databases and DBMSs

Lesson 3: DBMS Overview and Database


Definition Feature
Lesson Objectives
• Define DBMS
• Explain DBMS product variations
• Discuss the essential difference between a
DBMS and desktop software

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Database Management System (DBMS)
• Collection of components that support data acquisition,
dissemination, storage, maintenance, retrieval, and
formatting
• Product variations
– Enterprise DBMSs
– Desktop DBMSs
– Embedded DBMSs
• Major part of information technology infrastructure

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Database Definition Feature
• Define database before populating and using a database
• Tables and relationships
• SQL CREATE TABLE statement
• Graphical tools

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Oracle Relational Diagram

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Microsoft Access Database Diagram

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Summary
• Database technology supports daily operations and
decision making
• Define database before using it
• Nonprocedural access is a crucial feature

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