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
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