What is a Database?
One of the technology terms that most people have become accustomed to hearing either at work or while surfing
the internet is the database. The database used to be an extremely technical term, however with the rise of
computer systems and information technology throughout our culture, the database has become a household term.
The definition of a database is a structured collection of records or data that is stored in a computer system. In order
for a database to be truly functional, it must not only store large amounts of records well, but be accessed easily. In
addition, new information and changes should also be fairly easy to input. In order to have a highly efficient
database system, you need to incorporate a program that manages the queries and information stored on the
system. This is usually referred to as DBMS or a Database Management System.
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