A set of related files that is created and managed by a database management system (DBMS). Today, DBMSs can manage any form of data including text, images, sound and video. Database and file structures are always determined by the software. As far as the hardware is concerned, it's all bits and bytes.
The Database
To better understand data and file concepts, learn the hierarchy and terms in this drawing.
The Database
To better understand data and file concepts, learn the hierarchy and terms in this drawing.
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