Basic concepts of Database Design and

Management
Presented by
Atif Walyat
Basic Concepts of Database Design and Management

Introduction
Data
Information
Components of Database System
Database Administrator
Database Language
Advantages of DBMS
Disadvantage of DBMS
Applications of DBMS
Introduction

• DBMS stands for Database Management System

• DBMS is a software system for creating, organizing and managing the
Database.
• It provides an environment to the user to perform operations on
the database for creation, insertion, deletion, updating and retrieval of
data.
Data

• A collection of raw facts and figures.

• Raw material that can be processed by any computing machine.
• A collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn.
• Data can be represented in the form of numbers, and words which can
be stored in computers language.
Information
• Systematic and meaningful form of data.
• Knowledge acquired through study or experience.
• Information helps human beings in their decision making.
Components of Database System

User
• Application Programmers
• End Users
• Data Administrator
Software
• DBMS
• Application Software
• User Interface
Components of Database System

Hardware
• Computers
• Hard Drives
• Cables
Data
• Numbers
• Characters
• Pictures
Database Management System

• A set of programs to access the interrelated data.

• It contains information about a particular enterprise.
• Computerized record keeping system.
• Provides convenient environment to user to perform operations:
• Creation, Insertion, Deletion, Updating and Retrieving of Information.
Database Language

Data Definition Language

Data Manipulation Language
Data Control Language
Advantages of DBMS
Controlling Data Redundancy
Data Consistency
Control Over Concurrency
Backup and Recovery Procedures
Data Independence
Disadvantage of DBMS

• Cost of Hardware and Software

• Cost of Data Conversion
• Cost of Staff Training
• Appointing Technical Staff
• Database Damage
Applications of DBMS

Airlines and Railways

Banking
Education
E-commerce
Human Resources