Lesson 1: Database, Management and its System

Database

Any storage of data or information, a bank of files or tools and equipment is called a database.

Two types of Database

1. Physical Database = a database accessible through physical interaction like a storage room.
2. Electronic Database = a database accessible through software or application installed in a computing device.

Example of databases:

1. A storage room
2. A drive in a computer

Database Management Software = are third party software used to store, access, manage information in an electronic database.

Example:

1. MySQL Administrator
2. PostgreSQL
3. Firebird
4. SQLYog
5. Navicat

Management = a term that describes an action taken to properly store, access, secure and maintain the integrity of information in the database.

System = a set of laws and rules followed in order properly execute a course of actions to deliver an outcome.

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Activity

I - Identify the type of database for each term

1. Drawer
2. RAM
3. ROM
4. C:
5. Cabinet
6. Wardrobe
7. Warehouse
8. Diskette
9. USB
10. Pen Drive

II – What are the advantages of a Physical Database? List at least 5.

III – What are the disadvantages of a Physical Database? List at least 5.

IV – What are the advantages of an Electronic Database? List at least 5.

V – What are the disadvantages of an Electronic Database? List at least 5.

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