Characteristics and Benefits of a Database
Completion requirements
Read this chapter and focus on the advantages of each of the database characteristics. Remember to take notes on the "key terms". Then, complete the exercises at the end of each chapter to evaluate what you have learned about the use of various database tools.
Exercises
- How is a DBMS distinguished from a file-based system?
- What is data independence and why is it important?
- What is the purpose of managing information?
- Discuss the uses of databases in a business environment.
- What is metadata?