Database Management Systems 101 By Lia Bischoff, Codal Inc
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What is a database? Why do businesses need databases? Best put by Oracle, “A database is an organized collection of structured information, or data, typically stored electronically in a computer system.” Storing, managing, and retrieving information is made possible via a database. And although databases contain tables and columns, they are not spreadsheets. Databases make things easier for businesses. More specifically, a database can, but is not limited to doing the following for a business: ● ● ● ● ●
Track inventory Prepare for growth Manage customer information Payroll management Analyze business data
What is a database management system? And why do businesses need one? Put simply, a database management system manages databases. It is a software that is installed in order to manage three important things: 1. Data 2. Database engine, which allows data to be accessed, modified, and locked 3. Database schema (defines the logical structure) Database management systems provide concurrency, data security, data integrity, and a