DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Presented By: Sumiti Sehgal

Contents
Traditional File Processing system

Database System
Database Management System Structure of DBMS DBMS Adv. & Disadv. DBMS Applications

DBA & its Functions

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Traditional File Processing System

In a typical file processing system, each user defines and implements the files needed for a specific application as a part of programming the application.

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Example of

File Processing System

The Grade Accounting Reporting Office Office

-may keep file on - May keep track of students & their grades students fees & -Programs to print payments students transcript & to enter new records into the file are implemented Both users are interested in data about students, each user maintains separate files & programs. - Wastage in storage space - Redundant efforts to maintain common data up-to -date.
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Disadvantages of File Processing System

Data Redundancy Difficulty in accessing data Integrity Problems

Concurrent access by multiple users

Security Problems

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Database System Defn.

Database is a collection of related data. By data, we mean known facts that can be recorded.

Database is logically coherent collection of data with some inherent meaning.

Database is designed, built and populated with

data for a specific purpose

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Basically, a computerized record keeping system. Example:Consider the names, telephone numbers & addresses of the people you know. You recorded this data in an indexed address book.

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Database Management System

Database Management System is a generalpurpose software system that facilitates the process of defining, Constructing & manipulating the database. Defining: specifying the data types, structure & constraints Constructing: process of storing the data on some storage medium Manipulating: includes functions such as querying , updating
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Database Structure
Users / Programmers Database system

Application Programs/Queries DBMS Software

Software to Process queries/programs

Software to Access store data

Stored Database defn.

Stored Database

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DBMS Contd
It serves as an interface between user &

database. Example: UNIVERSITY database - for maintaining information concerning students, courses and grades in a university environment.

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DBMS Applications
Banking : all transactions Airlines : reservations, schedules Universities: registration, grades Online Retailers: order tracking Manufacturing: production, inventory Human resources: employee records, salaries, tax deductions

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Advantages of DBMS
Data Redundancy Data Inconsistency Difficulty in accessing data Data isolation multiple files & formats Concurrent access by multiple users Security problems

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Disadvantages of DBMS
High Cost of DBMS High Hardware cost additional memory &

processing power High Conversion cost data has removed from files & loaded into the database difficult & time consuming High Programming cost

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DBA (Data base Administrator)

Database is managed by an individual or group called the DBA, who is responsible for defining, creating and maintaining the database to satisfy the needs of the users. Responsible for overall control of database.

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DBA Functions
Storage Structures and access method

definition Schema & Physical organization modification Granting users authority to access the database Backing up data Monitoring performance & responding to changes

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Any Queries

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