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DATABASE MANAGEMENT

DBMS Functions
Data Dictionary Management

Function: Manages metadata, which is data about the data. It includes information about
tables, data types, constraints, and other database objects.
Purpose: Ensures data integrity, provides a centralized repository for metadata, and aids
in database design and maintenance.

Database Creation

Function: Involves the creation of the database structure, including tables, relationships,
and constraints.
Purpose: Establishes the foundation for storing and organizing data efficiently.

Data Manipulation

Function: Involves the retrieval, insertion, modification, and deletion of data in the
database.
Purpose: Allows users to interact with the data stored in the database, making it dynamic
and responsive to changing needs.

Security Management

Function: Controls access to the database, including authentication and authorization


mechanisms.
Purpose: Ensures that only authorized users can access and modify specific data,
protecting the confidentiality and integrity of the database.

Multiuser Access Control


DATABASE MANAGEMENT

Function: Manages concurrent access by multiple users to prevent conflicts and ensure
data consistency.
Purpose: Enables multiple users to work with the database simultaneously without
compromising data integrity.

Backup and Recovery Management

Function: Involves creating backups of the database to prevent data loss and
implementing recovery mechanisms in case of system failures.
Purpose: Safeguards against data loss and ensures the availability of data in the event of
hardware failures or other disasters.

Data Integrity Management

Function: Enforces rules and constraints to maintain the accuracy and consistency of data
in the database.
Purpose: Guarantees the correctness and reliability of the data stored in the database.

Data Interrogation

Function: Involves querying the database to extract specific information based on user
requirements.
Purpose: Facilitates data analysis, reporting, and decision-making by retrieving relevant
information from the database.

Database Communication Interfaces

Function: Provides interfaces for applications to interact with the database, including
APIs, query languages, and middleware.
Purpose: Ensures seamless communication between applications and the database
management system.

Transaction Management
DATABASE MANAGEMENT

Function: Manages transactions, which are sequences of one or more database


operations that are executed as a single unit.
Purpose: Ensures the atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability (ACID properties) of
transactions, maintaining data integrity.

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