Database

Database

Definition Of Database:

A database is a structured collection of data. The data are typically organized to model relevant aspects of reality (for example, the availability of rooms in hotels), in a way that supports processes requiring this information (for example, finding a hotel with vacancies).

The term database is correctly applied to the data and their supporting data structures, and not to the database management system (DBMS). The database data collection with DBMS is called adatabase system.

The term database system implies that the data are managed to some level of quality (measured in terms of accuracy, availability, usability, and resilience) and this in turn often implies the use of a general-purpose database management system (DBMS).^[1] A general-purpose DBMS is typically a complex software system that meets many usage requirements to properly maintain its databases which are often large and complex.

Uses of database :

Databases for Businesses

• The business world depends on databases 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Inventory, order processing, payroll, accounting, shipping and transportation routing are often tracked within a main database that keeps the company functioning.

Databases for Educational Institutions

• From elementary schools to colleges, educational institutions have used databases to keep track of students, grades, transfers, transcripts and other student data. There are even specialized database packages geared toward schools and colleges.

 

Databases for Non-Profit Organizations

• Like businesses and educational institutions, non-profit organizations must have a system to keep track of information. Many charities and other non-profit groups use a database for keeping track of donations, volunteers, hours served in the community, clients helped and other information related to the organization.

Databases for Household and Family Management

• The database also has a home in household and family management for many individuals and families. Many individuals/families use a database to keep track of family birthdays, bills and expenses within a home; addresses of friends and relatives; movie/DVD collections; and other lists.

Databases In Use Everyday

• Each time you make a purchase and the sales clerk asks for a your address or ZIP code, your information is kept and stored in a customer database. These collections of data are used to send mailings of special offers, discounts and other deals.