AIS 101

Introduction to Database Management

• A database management system (DBMS) is a
software tool that enables users to manage a
database easily. It allows users to access and
interact with the underlying data in the
database. These actions can range from simply
querying data to defining database schemas that
fundamentally affect the database structure.
Advantage
• Computerized systems allows for greater efficiency
in performing specific tasks both more accurately
and more rapidly than doing the same task using
pencil and ledger book.

• A computerized system’s hard drive taking up a

relatively small amount of space can store a large
collection of data
Disadvantage
• Rapid changes in technology can cause a computer to
become outdated relatively quickly, requiring upgrades
or replacements on a regular basis for computerized
systems deployed in business use
Database tasks in a DBMS
• Configuring authentication and authorization
• Providing data backups and snapshots
• Performance tuning
• Data recovery
Computerized process used in Library
• Swipe ID instead of writing your name on the paper.

• Database is a collection of information that is organized so

that it can be easily accessed, managed and updated.

• Database management system- is a software package

designed to define, manipulate, retrieve and manage data in a
database.
Advantages of Database
1. Data abstraction
2. Controlling Data Redundancy:
3. Minimized Data Inconsistency:
4. Data Manipulation Easily:
5. Data can be shared:
6. Data Security:
7. Support Multi-user views:
8. Concurrent Access:
Disadvantage of Database
• Cost of Hardware and software
• Cost of Data Conversion
• Cost of Staff Training
Example of database management application
• MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Access, SQL Server, FileMaker,
Oracle RDBMS and many more.