November 26, 2024

Terms used in database (Data, Information, and Database)

Data

Any raw facts and figures which may be text, image, graphics, audio, video, etc

example: 25

Information

The processed data can provide a piece of meaningful information.

I am 25 years old.

Database

A database is a collection of inter-related data.

Database Management System

DBMS is the collection and management of data based on a computerized system so as to support the operation and management of an organization. It is a software package designed to define, manipulate, retrieve and manage a database. It is actually a tool used to perform any kind of operation on data in a database. Some examples of DBMS, Oracle, MS-Access, and MySQL.

Importance of DBMS

  • Data security
  • different format reports can be prepared according to the requirement.
  • Data Sharing
  • Data consistency
  • Controlling data redundancy
  • Simplification in Data Analysis and use.
  • Data integrity
  • Solving Enterprise Requirement than Individual Requirement.
  • Providing Backup and Recovery

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