A database is a collection of organized data that can be easily accessed, managed, and updated. Data is organized into tables with rows and columns for efficient searching and retrieval. A database management system (DBMS) is software that stores, maintains, and utilizes the database. Databases reduce data redundancy, improve accuracy through validation rules, facilitate easy data updating and sharing, and ensure security and integrity. The relational data model organizes data into relations or tables with rows representing records and columns representing attributes.
DATABASE CONCEPTS
A Databaseis a collection of DATA/INFORMATION that is organized so that it
can be easily accessed, managed and updated.
In Database, Data is organized into rows, columns and tables, and it is
indexed to make it easier to find relevant information. It works like a
container which contains the various object like Tables, Queries, Reports
etc. in organized way.
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WHY DO WENEED DATABASE
To manage large chunks of data: if size of data increases into thousands of
records, it will simply create a problem to manage.Database can manage large
amount of data.
Accuracy: Through validation rule in database ,data accuracy can be
maintained.
Ease of updating data: With the database, we can flexibly update the data
according to our convenience. Moreover, multiple people can also edit data at
same time.
Security of data: With databases we have security groups and privileges to
restrict access.
Data integrity: In databases, we can be assured of accuracy and consistency of
data due to the built in integrity checks and access controls.
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Database Management System(DBMS)
ADBMSrefers to a software that is responsible for storing,
maintaining and utilizing database in an efficient way.
A Database along with DBMS software is called Database
System.
Example of DBMS software are Oracle, MS SQL Server, MS
Access, Paradox, DB2 and MySQL etc.
MySQL is open source and freeware DBMS.
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• Advantages ofDatabase System
Databases reduces Redundancy
• It removes duplication of data because data are kept at one place and all the application
refers to the centrally maintained database.
Database controls Inconsistency
• When two copies of the same data do not agree to each other, then it is called Inconsistency.
By controlling redundancy, the inconsistency is also controlled.
Database facilitate Sharing of Data
• Data stored in the database can be shared among several users.
Database ensures Security
• Data are protected against accidental or intentional disclosure to unauthorized person or
unauthorized modification.
Database maintains Integrity
• It enforces certain integrity rules to insure the validity or correctness of data. For ex. A date
can’t be like 31/31/2000.
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Data Model- Wayof data representation
Data model is a model or presentation which shows How data is organized ? or stored
in the database. A data is modeled by one of the following given-
Relational Data Model
In this model data is organized into Relations or Tables (i.e. Rows and Columns). A row in
a table represents a relationship of data to each other and also called a Tuple or Record.
A column is called Attribute or Field.
Network Data Model
In this model, data is represented by collection of records and relationship among data
is shown by Links.
Hierarchical Data Model
In this model, Records are organized as Trees. Records at top level is called Root record
and this may contains multiple directly linked children records.
Object Oriented Data Model
In this model, records are represented as a objects. The collection of similar types of
object is called class.
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RELATIONAL DATABASE
A relationaldatabase is a collective set of multiple data sets organized by tables,
records and columns. Relational database establish a well-defined relationship
between database tables. Tables communicate and share information, which
facilitates data searcheability, organization and reporting.
A Relational database use Structured Query Language (SQL), which is a standard user
application that provides an easy programming interface for database interaction.
RELATIONAL DATABASE TERMS
Relation(Table)
A Relation or Table is Matrix like structure arranged in Rows and Columns. It has the
following properties-
Atomicity : Each column assigned a unique name and must have atomic(indivisible)
value i.e. a value that can not be further subdivided.
No duplicity: No two rows of relation will be identical i.e. in any two rows value in at least
one column must be different.
All items in a column are homogeneous i.e.same data type.
Ordering of rows and column is immaterial.
Domain :It is collection of values from which the value is derived for a column.
Tuple / Entity / Record - Rows of a table is called Tuple or Record.
Attribute/ Field- Column of a table is called Attribute or Field.
Degree - Number of columns (attributes) in a table.
Cardinality - Number of rows (Records) in a table.
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KEYS IN ADATABASE
Key plays an important role in relational database; it is used for identifying unique rows
from table & establishes relationship among tables on need.
Types of keys in DBMS
Primary Key – A primary is a column or set of columns in a table that uniquely
identifies tuples (rows) in that table.
Candidate Key –It is an attribute or a set of attributes or keys participating for
Primary Key, to uniquely identify each record in that table.
Alternate Key – Out of all candidate keys, only one gets selected as primary key,
remaining keys are known as alternate or secondary keys.
Foreign Key – Foreign keys are the columns of a table that points to the primary key
of another table. They act as a cross-reference between tables.