Database Management
Microcomputer versions of database management programs have become so popular that they are now viewed as general-purpose application software packages like work processing and spreadsheet packages.
Microcomputer versions of database management programs have become so popular that they are now viewed as general-purpose application software packages like work processing and spreadsheet packages.
Database management packages such as Microsoft Access, Lotus Approach, or Corel Paradox allow you to set up and manage databases on your PC, network server, or the World Wide Web. Most database managers can perform four primary tasks, which we will discuss further in Chapter 7.
· Database development. Define and organize the content, relationships, and structure of the data needed to build a database, including any hyperlinks to data on Web pages.
· Database interrogation. Access the data in database to display information in a variety of formats. End users can selectively retrieve and display information and produce forms, reports, and other documents, including Web pages.
· Database maintenance. Add, delete, update, and correct the data in a database, including hyperlinked data on Web pages.
· Application development. Develop prototypes of Web pages, queries, forms, reports, and labels for a proposed business application. Or use a built-in 4GL or application generator to program the application.
· Database development. Define and organize the content, relationships, and structure of the data needed to build a database, including any hyperlinks to data on Web pages.
· Database interrogation. Access the data in database to display information in a variety of formats. End users can selectively retrieve and display information and produce forms, reports, and other documents, including Web pages.
· Database maintenance. Add, delete, update, and correct the data in a database, including hyperlinked data on Web pages.
· Application development. Develop prototypes of Web pages, queries, forms, reports, and labels for a proposed business application. Or use a built-in 4GL or application generator to program the application.
