What is Database Management?
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What is database management?
Database management refers to the organized approach and the practice of using software tools and methodologies to collect, store, and manipulate data in a systematic way to ensure that it is accessible, secure, and reliable.
What is a database management system?
A database management system (DBMS) is software that interacts with end users, applications, and the database to capture and analyze data. A DBMS provides a systematic way to create, retrieve, update, and manage data.
What are database management tools?
Database management tools are pieces of software that allow you to implement and/or automate your database management decisions. Given the complexity of implementing some database management strategies, it is always worth looking into whether there are tools that can accomplish what you need.
Why are database management systems important?
The data in the database is just one piece of the puzzle; it's important to also consider the larger whole. The best database management strategy will inform data access, data security, database performance, and so much more.
The end result? Better functionality for database administrators and a better experience for the end user. And those improvements are crucial when it comes to database management — at any level.
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