An Overview of Database Management

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NAVEED AHMED KHAN MUHAMMAD OBAIDULLAH KHAN SYED WAQAS SHAFI

An Overview of Database Management

Database
A database is just a collection of data that is used by application system of enterprise.

An Overview of Database Management

Introduction
A database system is basically just a

computerized record keeping system.

The data base itself can be regarded as a kind

of electronics filing cabinet

An Overview of Database Management

We can say it is a container for a collection of computerized data files User of a system can perform a variety of operation on such files - For example: Adding new files to the database Inserting data into existing files Retrieving data into existing files changing data into existing files Deleting data into existing files Removing existing files from the database

An Overview of Database Management

What is a Database System?
A Database system is a computerized system whose overall purpose is to store information and allow users to retrieve and update that information on demand

An Overview of Database Management

Components of Database Management System

Data
Hardware Software &

User

An Overview of Database Management

Components of Database Management System

Data
Data is the all information that has to be share or integrated

Hardware
It consist of; Secondary storage The hardware Processor(s)

An Overview of Database Management

Components of Database Management System

Software
The database
management system are operated by a software that handle

User
First, there are application programmers, responsible for writing database applications Second, users are end user, who interact with the system from online workstations or
terminals.

overall operation of the

database

An Overview of Database Management

Database Management System
Database

Application Programs

End users

An Overview of Database Management

Why Database?
Compactness: Speed: There is no need for possibly voluminous paper files The Machine can retrieve and update Less Drudgery: Accuracy: far faster than a human can.

Less Labor required Accurate, up-to-date information is

available on demand at any time

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Benefits of Database?
The data can be shared

Redundancy can be reduced

Inconsistency can be avoided (to some extent) Transaction support can be provided Contd

An Overview of Database Management

Benefits of Database?
Integrity can be maintained Security can be enforced Conflicting requirements can be balanced Standards can be enforced

An Overview of Database Management

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