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The document introduces database management systems (DBMS), explaining that a DBMS is a collection of components that support data storage and retrieval. It discusses DBMS product variations like enterprise, desktop, and embedded DBMSs. The key difference between a DBMS and desktop software is that a DBMS provides nonprocedural access to data through features like SQL statements and graphical tools to define and populate databases before using them.

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Course 1 Module 02 Lesson 3

The document introduces database management systems (DBMS), explaining that a DBMS is a collection of components that support data storage and retrieval. It discusses DBMS product variations like enterprise, desktop, and embedded DBMSs. The key difference between a DBMS and desktop software is that a DBMS provides nonprocedural access to data through features like SQL statements and graphical tools to define and populate databases before using them.

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Information Systems Program

Module 2
Introduction to Databases and DBMSs

Lesson 3: DBMS Overview and Database


Definition Feature
Lesson Objectives
Define DBMS
Explain DBMS product variations
Discuss the essential difference between a
DBMS and desktop software

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Database Management System (DBMS)
Collection of components that support data
acquisition, dissemination, storage, maintenance,
retrieval, and formatting
Product variations
Enterprise DBMSs
Desktop DBMSs
Embedded DBMSs
Major part of information technology
infrastructure

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Database Definition Feature
Define database before populating and using a
database
Tables and relationships
SQL CREATE TABLE statement
Graphical tools

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Oracle Relational Diagram

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Microsoft Access Database Diagram

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Summary
Database technology supports daily operations
and decision making
Define database before using it
Nonprocedural access is a crucial feature

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