Database Management System (DBMS)
Computer ScienceChapter 1 — Introduction to DBMS
Lesson 1.2 : What is DBMS?
Reading & Interactive Lesson
What is DBMS?
Reading Material & Notes
What is DBMS?
DBMS stands for Database Management System. It is software used to create, store, organize, retrieve and manage data in databases.
Functions of DBMS
- Data storage and retrieval
- Data modification
- User authentication
- Data security
- Backup and recovery
- Transaction management
- Concurrency control
Examples of DBMS
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- Oracle Database
- Microsoft SQL Server
- SQLite
Simple Example
A student management system can use a DBMS to store student names, roll numbers, courses, marks and attendance.
Course Curriculum
10 Chapters • 50 Lessons
Chapter 1 — Introduction to DBMS
5 Lessons
Chapter 2 — Database Architecture and Models
5 Lessons
Chapter 3 — ER Model and ER Diagrams
5 Lessons
Chapter 4 — Relational Model and Keys
5 Lessons
Chapter 5 — SQL Fundamentals
5 Lessons
Chapter 6 — SQL Queries and Functions
5 Lessons
Chapter 7 — Joins, Subqueries and Views
5 Lessons
Chapter 8 — Normalization
5 Lessons
Chapter 9 — Transactions and Database Security
5 Lessons
Chapter 10 — Database Design and Practical Project
5 Lessons