IM UNIT 4- Components and Functions of Database Management Systems

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Hardware

Physical devices (computers, servers, storage, printers, network devices).

Software

Operating System (OS): Manages hardware (e.g., Windows, Linux).

DBMS Software

Manages the database (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, DB2).

Application Programs/Utilities

Used to access/manipulate data and generate reports.

People

System Administrators – oversee general operations.

Database Administrators (DBAs)

ensure database runs properly.

Database Designers

design structure (critical for success).

System Analysts & Programmers

build application programs, reports, data entry systems.

End Users

use applications for daily operations.

Procedures

Rules/instructions that guide design, use, monitoring, and auditing of data.