DBMS
• The DBMS is a general-purpose software system that facilitates the processes of –Defining • specifying the data types, structures, and constraints of the data to be stored in the database –Constructing • the process of storing the data on some storage medium that is controlled by the DBMS –Manipulating • querying the database to retrieve specific data, updating the database to reflect changes, and generating reports from the data –Sharing databases among various users and applications • allows multiple users and programs to access the database simultaneously.