Fundamentals of DBMS

Introduction/Overview of Fundamentals of DBMS The fundamentals of DBMS is a critical component of modern computing systems, providing the foundation for data storage, management, and manipulation in a wide range of applications and industries. Definition of DBMS A Database Management System (DBMS) is software designed to manage, store, and retrieve Read more…

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Reference Books DBMS

Slno Book's Name Authors Publications 01. Fundamental of Database Systems Elmasri Navathe Pearson Publication Asia 02. An Introduction to Database Systems C.J.Date, Addison Wesley Pearson Education Press 03. Database System Concepts Abraham Silberschatz, Henry Korth, S. Sudarshan Tata McGraw Hill(TMH) 04. Database Management System Bipin C. Desai BPB Publications 05. Read more…

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Miscellaneous Topics DBMS

File System A file system is a method of organizing different formats of files with a hard disk or other medium of storage. The file system arranges the files and helps in retrieving the files when required. Different formats of file types, such as mp3, doc, txt, mp4, etc. Files Read more…

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Difference Between DBMS

Difference between DBMS and RDBMS Slno DBMS RDBMS 01. DBMS stands for ‘Database Management System’. RDBMS stands for ‘Relational Database Management System’. 02. Here, data is stored in the file format. Here, data is stored in table format . 03. Data is stored comparatively in small quantity. Data is stored Read more…

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Client-Server Database

Introduction of Client-Server Database Client-server architectures are common in many modern database systems. They form the basis for various applications, ranging from enterprise systems to web applications and mobile apps that rely on accessing and manipulating data stored in a centralized database. The client-server database architecture is a foundational model Read more…

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Object Oriented Databases (OODBMS)

Introduction of OODBMS Object-oriented databases(OODBMS) offer a way to model and manage complex data structures more naturally, aligning closely with object-oriented programming paradigms.  Definition Object-oriented databases (OODBMS) are a type of database management system that stores data in the form of objects, encapsulating both data and methods (functions or procedures) Read more…

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Distributed DBMS(DDBMS)

Introduction of DDBMS Distributed databases (DDBMS) play a crucial role in modern computing, having higher scalability, availability, and performance in handling large volumes of data across geographically dispersed locations. Definition  Distributed databases store data across multiple physical or logical locations, providing improved scalability, fault tolerance, and performance by distributing data Read more…

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File Organisation in DBMS

Definition File organization refers to the way or techniques that give how the data is structured and stored within computer files or database files. Characteristics There are various file organization methods exist to store data in files, each designed to optimize data retrieval, storage efficiency, and ease of access. File Read more…

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Normalization

Introduction Definition Normalization is the process of organizing data properly and efficiently to minimize data redundancy and inconsistencies in the database by dividing the larger or complex or redundant database into simpler and smaller ones and also linking them using proper relationships as per requirements. Characteristics The process of Normalization occurs Read more…

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Redundancy and Anomaly

Introduction Redundancy and anomalies are issues that can arise in the design and management of databases. They can lead to data inconsistencies, inefficiencies, and difficulties in maintaining data integrity.  Proper database design, normalization, and the use of integrity constraints are essential practices to minimize these issues in a DBMS. Redundancy Read more…

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