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Database Basics for Beginners

The document provides an overview of Database Management Systems (DBMS) and Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), explaining their definitions and functions. It describes key concepts such as databases, entities, attributes, and the structure of tables, emphasizing how data is organized in rows and columns. Additionally, it includes examples to illustrate these concepts in practical scenarios.

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Database Basics for Beginners

The document provides an overview of Database Management Systems (DBMS) and Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), explaining their definitions and functions. It describes key concepts such as databases, entities, attributes, and the structure of tables, emphasizing how data is organized in rows and columns. Additionally, it includes examples to illustrate these concepts in practical scenarios.

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ORGANIZING DATA IN TABLES

Unit overview
diagram

DBMS
RDBMS
Database
Entity
Attributes
Table
Rows and Columns
DBMS

What is DBMS?

Database Management System.


• A DBMS consists of software that organizes the storage
of data.
• A DBMS controls the creation, maintenance and use of
the database storage structures of organization and of
their end users.
RDBMS

What is RDBMS?

Related Database Management System.


• A relational database is a collection of related data.
• RDBMS is among the most popular types of DBMSs
worldwide.
• Some popular RDBMS are
 MS SQL Server
 Oracle Server
 Sybase SQL Server
 Informix Server
Database

What is a Database?

A Database is a collection of interrelated and coherent data.


The basic data item stored in a database is called an entity
Entity

What is an Entity?

The basic data item stored in a db is called an entity.


An entity can be any object, item, place, person, concept or
activity about which data can be stored.
It is an object with a distinct set of easily identifiable
properties.
Entities are building blocks of the database.
Example : a product, a student, an author, a teacher,etc.
Attributes

What are Attributes?

An attribute is a property of an Entity.


It describes an entity.
An entity can have one or more attributes.
Example : Consider Product as an entity. Following can be
assumed to be its attributes :
 ProductName,
 ProductPrice,
 ManufacturingDate ,
 ExpiryDate
Table

What is a Table?

Data is represented in the form of table.


A table is a collection of rows and columns.
An entity is represented in the form of a table in a database.
Rows and Columns

What are Rows and Columns?

The attributes of entities become the column headings and


The rows are referred to as records or tuples.
Example :

• There is a recruitment drive. Identify the Entity and its attributes


• Candidates who apply for a job must fill out an application form with their personal
detail. Specify the entity over here and its attributes.
DBMS
Database
Entity
Attributes
Table
Rows and Columns
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