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ISBN: 9781305971424
Author: Ulric J. Gelinas, Richard B. Dull, Patrick Wheeler, Mary Callahan Hill
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 5, Problem 9RQ
Summary Introduction
To explain: The four main elements of a relational database.
Introduction:
Database management systems (DBMS):
It is computer software for creating and managing databases. The DBMS provides a way for the users to create, update, retrieve and manage the data present in the database. It also supports the administration and use of the database on different platforms.
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