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INFORMATIONAL MODEL

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 A. INFORMATIONAL MODEL An Informational Model, or Information Model, is a conceptual representation of information, data, and their interactions within a domain or system. It establishes a systematic framework for comprehending and arranging data items and their interactions. Database design, system analysis, and knowledge representation all make use of information models. In the Informational Model: Data elements are classified into entities, characteristics, and relationships. Entities are the primary items or concepts inside a domain. Attributes describe an entity's traits or properties. Relationships describe how entities are related to one another. Information models can be represented using a variety of methodologies, including Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams, and domain-specific languages. B. DATA MODEL A data model is a conceptual representation that defines the structure, relationships, and constraints of data within a databas...

DATABASE WEBLOG

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  DATABASE A.     WHAT IS A DATABASE? An electronically stored collection of structured data in an ordered manner within a computer system is called a database. Tables, rows, and columns make up its structure; each row denotes a record, and each column a data attribute or field. Large volumes of data may be efficiently saved, retrieved, and managed via databases, which enable users to carry out a variety of tasks like searching, updating, and analyzing the data that is stored. Databases are commonly used to store a variety of data kinds, including financial transactions, product catalogs, customer information, inventory records, and more, in a variety of applications and sectors. They act as central data repositories, offering a dependable and systematic method of arranging and retrieving data for use in reporting, decision-making, and other corporate operations. B. WHAT TYPE OF SOFTWARE IS MICROSOFT OFFICE EXCEL? Microsoft Office Excel is spreadsheet software. ...
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  A. FUNCTION OF DBMS    A database management system's (DBMS) features consist of: Data Definition: Tables, columns, data types, constraints, and relationships can all be specified by users using DBMSs to specify the structure of the data they wish to store. Data manipulation: DBMSs enable users to insert, edit, remove, and retrieve data from databases by providing tools and languages (like SQL). Data Querying: Using query languages like SQL, DBMSs enable the retrieval of certain information from databases. To filter, combine, and analyze data in accordance with their needs, users can run sophisticated queries. Data Integrity: To ensure the correctness and consistency of the data contained in the database, DBMSs implement data integrity restrictions. Enforcing restrictions related to primary keys, foreign keys, uniqueness, and other business requirements falls under this category. Concurrency Control: A database management system (DBMS) makes sure that several users or t...