Database Systems Chapter 1 flashcards

Database

A collection of related data

Data

Known facts that can be recorded and have an implicit meaning

Mini-world

Some part of the real world about which data is stored in a database.

Database Management System (DBMS)

A software package/system to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a computerized database.

Database System

The DBMS software together with the data itself. Sometimes, the applications are also included

Database, software, and system maintenance

Maintenance of the database and associated programs over the lifetime of the database application