Database Concepts (7th Edition)
Database Concepts (7th Edition)
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780133544626
Author: David M. Kroenke, David J. Auer
Publisher: PEARSON
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Components of Database system:  

The database system constitutes of the key parts mentioned below:

  • DBMS (Database management system)
  • Database
  • Database application
  • User

Database management system:

  • Database management system is a set or collection of programs also known as system software which enables users to create, process, and administer the database.
  • It acts as an intermediary between programs and data.
  • Programs can get the access over data only through database management system which also maintains the required features of the data.

Database:

  • Database is defined as the organized set of tables, views, and other elements...

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