Basics of Database Management Systems

Description

A database management system (DBMS) is an electronic data-keeping system. Users have the ability to manipulate or modify data in the database through a variety of operations that can be performed on the system. Data administration and retrieval are simplified with the use of DBMS. The benefits of DBMS are it can eliminate data redundancy and inconsistency, increase data integrity, consistency, and security, and facilitate efficient data access and sharing. Efficient data storage for individuals or organizations is achieved through the usage of database management systems. DBMS is required in almost every industry, including online commerce, banking, travel & hotel reservations etc.