DATABASE

MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM
What Is a DBMS?

 A DBMS is a system software package that helps the use of integrated

collection of data records and files known as databases. It allows different
user application programs to easily access the same database.

 Data base management system is the system in which related data is stored
in an "efficient" and "compact" manner. Efficient means that the data which
is stored in the DBMS is accessed in very quick time and compact means
that the data which is stored in DBMS covers very less space in computer's
memory. In above definition the phrase "related data" is used which means
that the data which is stored in DBMS is about some particular topic.

Examples:
 Automated teller machines
 Computerised library system
 Flighty reservation system
Examples of DBMS:-
 My SQL
 Microsoft Access
 SQl Server
 Filemaker
 Oracle
 RDBMS
 FoxPro
Different types of Access Systems.

There are basically 3 types of file organisation:

1. SEQUENTIAL: with a sequential access file, records must be read in the same
order as they where written to the storage media. The examining process is
continued until the required record is located. Some examples are magnetic
tapes, compact disks, etc.
2. DIRECT ACCESS FILE: this on the other hand allows immediate direct access
to individual records in a file. There are several techniques used to accomplish
direct – access fil eorganisation. Floppy disks and flash drives are the most
common example.
3. INDEXED SEQUENTIAL ACCESS FILE: this concept is similar to that of the
index found at the end of book. During the creation of records, the computer uses
file handling programmed routines to establish an index on the disk itself. The
index indicates where each record is recorded. In this case a key field in each
record must be created. For example, a students marks history can be obtained by
typing the students code.
 DBMS IN AN ORGANISATION
 Banking: for customer information, accounts and other
banking transactions.
 Colleges & Universities: for student information, course
registration, grades, etc.
 Airlines: for reservation and schedule information.
 Sales: for customer, products and purchase information.
 Manfacturing: for management of supply chain.

Without the use of database system it will be very difficult

for any organization to gather data or store data in a
systematic manner and to retrieve it in quick time. Rooms
and offices will be stocked with piles of files.
 Why Use a DBMS?

 Data independence and efficient access.

 Reduced application development time.
 Data integrity and security.
 Uniform data administration.
 Concurrent access, recovery from crashes.
Problems without an DBMS...
 Time consuming

 Large data sets (say

50GB or 5000 files)

 Simultaneous access
by many users
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