(opens in new tab)Database Management Systems has quickly become one of the leading texts for database courses, known for its practical emphasis and comprehensive coverage. The third edition features new material on database application development, with a focus on Internet applications. The hands-...
Databases are used to store and organize data so that it's easier to manage and access. As a collection of data grows and takes on more complexity, it becomes more difficult to keep that data organized, accessible, and secure. To help with that, you use database management systems (DBMS...
A structured, yet flexible type of database—such as MySQL or SQL Server—that stores and organizes data points with defined relationships for fast access.
Access: A family of Microsoft relational database management systems designed for ease of use. Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
Not all database engines are as advanced as others or offer varying tools or components to address different requirements. SQL Server for example provides a high level of tools, customisable features and different engines which aid in the management of database systems. These tools are however ...
Database Manager is a new Internet Information Systems 7 (IIS 7) module specifically designed for the management of databases located in hosting environments. IIS 7 is designed for environments, such as the one provided by Web hosters, in which the database servers are intended to be accessible...
Enterprise information systems are comprised of a variety of data storage systems, which vary in complexity and in the ways they access internal data. An example of a simple data storage system is a flat file. An example of a far more complex data storage system is a Database Management Sy...
ODBC applications can access data in many of today's leading database management systems (DBMSs) by using ODBC drivers written to access those DBMSs. The application calls the ODBC API functions using a standard ODBC SQL syntax, then the ODBC driver makes any necessary translations to send ...
Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system developed by Microsoft. As a database server, it is a software product with the primary function of storing and retrieving data as requested by other software applications—which may run either on the same computer or on another ...
ODBC is designed to work with numerous database management systems. ODBC provides a consistent application-programming interface (API) that works with different databases through the services of a database-specific driver. A consistent API means that the functions a program calls to make a connection...