DBMS
What is database?
A database is a collection of related data.
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A DBMS is a collection of programs that enable users to create and maintain a database. The DBMS is a general purpose software system that facilitates the processes of defining, constructing,manipulating and sharing databases among various users and applications.
Applications of database management system:-
we use this in our day to day life
1. Banking
2. Airlines
3. Universities
4. Manufacturing and selling
5.Human resources
Components of DBMS:
A DBMS constitutes of five components that help in the use and management of data in an organization.
These are:
(i) Data,
(ii) Hardware,
(iii) Software
(iv) User and
(v) Procedure.
Differentiate between DBMS and file processing system ?
Difference between File processing system and DBMS: is written below:-
A database management system is designed to coordinate multiple users accessing the same data at the same time.
A file-processing system is usually designed to allow one or more programs to access different data files at the same time.