What is a Database Management System?
This resource explains different definitions, architecture and concepts that are involved with database management systems. The definitions deal with what database management systems are and different kinds of ways to manage the systems. The resource also explains the different types of issues with these systems like storage issues, access issues and inconsistencies with the data. The resource explains the 3-tier architecture which explains where users can see and store certain information as well as connects the more difficult to understand concepts and terms together. The diagram used really shows how the different parts work together. The diagram along with a brief explanation tying it together is below. It explains the advantages of using a database system and explains concepts that are essential to understand while working with databases such as data independence, primary keys and redundancy.
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