dbms1 Lesson1
dbms1 Lesson1
DATABASE
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
Mr. Michael S.
Forbile
What is DATA?
DATA – raw or facts of
unprocessed information
used usually to calculate,
analyze, or plan something
What is
INFORMATION?
INFORMATION – in a general
sense, is processed, organized and
structured data. It provides context for
data and enables decision making.
What is
DATABASE?
DATABASE – an organized
collection of structured information, and
data, typically stored electronically in a
computer system
What is
MANAGEMENT?
MANAGEMENT –
means directing and controlling a
group of items or an organization to
reach a goal.
What is
SYSTEM?
SYSTEM – group of items forming
unified as a whole.
INTRODUCTION
TO ORACLE
The company is best known for its Oracle
database software, a relational database
management system, and for computer
systems and software, such as Solaris and
Java, acquired in its purchase of Sun
Microsystems in 2010. ... In 1987 Oracle
became the largest database management
company in the world.
Currently, its database comes in five different editions based on the
features available.
•Standard Edition One: It is suitable for single-server or highly
branched business applications with limited features.
•Standard Edition: It delivers all facilities provided in Standard Edition
One. In addition, it provides larger machine support and Oracle Real
Application clustering service.
•Enterprise Edition: This edition is packed with features like security,
performance, scalability, and availability, required for highly-critical
applications in which online transaction processing is involved.
•Express Edition: It is an entry-level edition that is free to download,
install, manage, develop and deploy.
•Personal Edition: It comes with the same features of Enterprise
edition except Oracle Real Application Clustering.
Features of Oracle
Features of Oracle
•Scalability and Performance: Features like
Real Application Clustering and Portability
make an Oracle database scalable according
to the usage. In a multiuser database, it is
required to control data consistency and
concurrency which are contemplated by
Oracle.
Features of Oracle
•Availability: Real-time applications require high
data availability. High performing computing
environments are configured to provide all-time
data availability. Data is available during the time
of planned or unplanned downtimes and failures.
Features of Oracle