Managing data resources
Database management system (DBMS) A d ata b ase m anagement s ystem (DBMS) is a collection of programs that enables you to store , modify, and extract information from a database . There are many different types of database management systems, ranging from small systems that run on personal computers to huge systems that run on mainframes . Examples of Database Applications The following are examples of database applications : computerized library systems automated teller machines flight reservation systems computerized parts inventory systems Definition :A database management system (DBMS) is system software for creating and managing databases . The DBMS provides users and programmers with a systematic way to create, retrieve, update and manage data . Data Resource management may be thought of as a managerial activity that applies information system and other data management tools to the task of managing an organization's dat