DBMS

Introduction

A database can be defined as a collection of interrelated data stored together to serve multiple actions. It is basically a computer based record keeping system. The collection of data usually referred to as the database, contains information about one particular enterprise. The data is stored in a such a way that it is independent of programs which use the data; a common and controlled approach is used in adding new data and in modifying and retrieving existing data within the database. The database is structured so as to provide a foundation for future application development. The intention of a data should serve as many applications as possible.

Purpose Of DBMS

A database system should be a repository of the data needed for an organization’s data processing. The data should be accurate, private, and protected from damage. It should be organized so that diverse applications with different data requirements can employ the data. Different application programmers and different end users will have different views of the data which must be derived from a common overall data structure. Their methods of accessing and searching the data will differ.

A DBMS refers to a software which is responsible for storing, maintaining and utilizing databases.