Bit 211 database development and management week 1

1. INTRODUCTION TO
DATABASE SYSTEMS

2. Introduction to Database Systems
Week 1
 With the fast development of E-commerce, the amount
of information needed has increased dramatically.
 The stored data on a database can be used to track
business activities, customer information, and inventory.
 When a specific piece of information is needed, a
utility provided by the database is available to query
the data.
 A database can be used to categorize and sort raw
data so that it is easier to retrieve them later.
 Data stored in the database can also be used to
analyze customer behavior, predict future sales and
business patterns, and then help make decisions.

3. Database Management System
(DBMS)
 A DBMS is a software package used to store,
manage, and analyze data.
 There are all sorts of DBMSs. Some of them can
handle small amounts of data but are very user
friendly, and even a nonprofessional can handle
them.

4. An enterprise-level DBMS often includes the
following database managing tools:
 Database configuration
 Database administration
 Executing query operations
 Creating database components
 Defining relationships among database components
 Data transformation
 Debugging
 Networking assistant utilities for a client/server environment