Database System
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Topic(Introduction)
What is Database
The database is a collection of inter-related data which is used to retrieve, insert and delete the
data efficiently. It is also used to organize the data in the form of a table, schema, views, and
reports, etc.
For example: The college Database organizes the data about the admin, staff, students and
faculty etc.
Using the database, you can easily retrieve, insert, and delete the information.
Database Management System
Database management system is a software which is used to manage the database. For
example: MySQL, Oracle, etc are a very popular commercial database which is used in different
applications.
DBMS provides an interface to perform various operations like database creation, storing data
in it, updating data, creating a table in the database and a lot more.
It provides protection and security to the database. In the case of multiple users, it also
maintains data consistency.
Advantages of DBMS
Controls database redundancy: It can control data redundancy because it stores all the
data in one single database file and that recorded data is placed in the database.
Data sharing: In DBMS, the authorized users of an organization can share the data among
multiple users.
Easily Maintenance: It can be easily maintainable due to the centralized nature of the
database system.
Reduce time: It reduces development time and maintenance need.
Backup: It provides backup and recovery subsystems which create automatic backup of data
from hardware and software failures and restores the data if required.
multiple user interface: It provides different types of user interfaces like graphical user
interfaces, application program interfaces
Disadvantages of DBMS
Cost of Hardware and Software: It requires a high speed of data processor and large memory
size to run DBMS software.
Size: It occupies a large space of disks and large memory to run them efficiently.
Complexity: Database system creates additional complexity and requirements.
Higher impact of failure: Failure is highly impacted the database because in most of the
organization, all the data stored in a single database and if the database is damaged due to
electric failure or database corruption then the data may be lost forever.
