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MANAGEMENT - DBMSs in Building Systems
Database management, systems are very popular packages for personal computers.
These packages feature friendly interfaces that make it easy for users to define
the structure of relations and enter data. Using the systems, it is possible to
update data, process transactions, make queries, and generate reports.
Most of the PC DBMS packages also have development tools or languages, and users
have developed many applications using a DBMS. A programmer uses Access to
create an order-entry system for a small firm. Using the development language,
the programmer can set up a system so that users do not have to know anything at
all about the database system. Instead, users see menus from which they choose
options. The DBMS processes the menus and manages the application.
There are a number of database management packages for different types of
computers from mainframes to PCs. Particularly for smaller systems. A modern
DBMS can sometimes serve as the only systems-building tool needed to develop an
application.
