"what's all the fuss" about databases? How are databases used in the "real world"? Why are they so important
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DMV records of licensed operators and vehicles\nMedical records at your local hospital\nAll of your insurance policies\nAll of your credit cards\nAll of your banking records\nAll of your tax records\nAll of your utility accounts\nYour phone bill and phone records\nAll of your school records\n\nThis is just the tip of the iceberg.  If you can't figure out the importance of databases (and the need for security) then there's nothing that I can do to help you.
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I'm not sure what youm mean by electronic database, but why not use Microsoft Access?
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These are two types of database managment softwares in a nutshell RDBMS are better becaus they reduce data redundancy (data duplication) by using Normalization.\n\nfor a database to be classified as RDBMS they have to follow certin rules by Dr. EF Codd.\n\nyou questions answer is quite descriptive, why dont you try the following links:\n\n1. http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/R/RDBMS.html\n2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RDBMS\n\nyou'll learn more this way.\n\nbye
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DataBase Management System\n\nAdvantages and Disadvantages of using a DBMS\n\n    *\n      Advantages\n          o additional capabilities\n                + sorting\n                + query\n                + integrity checking \n          o easy access to data\n\n    *\n      Disadvantages\n          o few graphical or statistical capabilities\n          o proprietary formats may limit archival qualityof data\n          o require expertise and resources to administer
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Benefits/Problems\n\nAccess:\n\n is much cheaper\n is not very scalable mostly for personal use for very few users\n is not very roboust\n works only on windows OS\n\nOrcale\n is scalable/reliable\nVery costly\nworks with all operating systems\n\nWhat DB can handle what?\n\nAccess can atmost handle 5-10 concurrent users\n\nOracle can handle many many more depending on the version you purchase\n\nWhich is faster?\n\nundoubltedly oracle\n\nSecurity/Reliablilty?\n\nundoubltedly oracle
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I think it has to do with the development of online payment, security (all kinds - this area will never cease to develop), storage management (databases will be the heart and soul of any business very shortly... some might say, that time is now, but technology is really pushing the barriers on this one. The use of databases will change and develop quite a lot in the near future - by means the information will be filtered and who knows what).
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Um, it's a database. You put data in it. You query data and get reports. You stick them on the net and have dynamic websites. Databases do that. However, this is Access we're talking about which is an unmitigated pile of crap. The only thing Access helps is the sale of painkillers when users repeatedly punch themselves in frustration.
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when you have specific questions like that, make the search (yahoo/google) your friend.  That's how all programmers get quick information.  Do you have to use access?  SQL Server is so much easier to use and more robust.
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It's a matter of personal taste. For those who have a very strong database background, I would recommend iBatis. With it, you will *always* work with real SQL.\n\nOn the other hand, if you use hibernate, you can take an approach of writting code which will be portable amongst many databases.\n\nMy experience says that it is a lot easier for a company to change their application server or programming language than it is for them to change their database server (this may not be your case). So, writting unportable (but efficient) SQL code is not a sin.
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Well you can create as many travelling points you want to. But the selection of the DBMS is the most important. You need to evaluate that what would be the nature of your database, how complex would it be, what would be collection and manipulation of data, how much amount of data mining will be required. If you require a heavy database then i suggest you use Oracle, but it is a bit complex, you should be fine with SQL server I guess...
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My experience is fairly much the same as yours. Are we just weary or is Database really difficult, or at least more difficult than the other modules. Perhaps a bit of both.\nIt will be interesting to see what other people think...
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Oracle was the first commercial relational database management system.  Prior to oracle, computer data was stored and retrieved much like physical files are, by sorted location within a file.  Database software used indexes to locate data, and the more advanced databases, called 'network' databases, created shared indexes, so that data could be retrieved from more than one file in the same request.\n         Oracle stores data simply in no particular order and uses sophisticated algorithms to retrieve, connect and combine data from any of the tables by any field the query writer wants to use.\nThe complexity is in the software and not in the data arrangement.\nAll major databases are relational now.  \n         Oracle's expansion of the features of it's databases has been phenomenal over the years, and has kept them in the front of the pack.  Their databases can be expanded to phenomenal size, can be configured for no-loss stability, and interface with cutting-edge software.\n          I have worked with Oracle for 21 years, and have managed tiny databases that stayed running without any maintenance downtime for years, and large multi-national databases that pump HUGE volumes of data in every hour.\n          I read recently that Oracle has lowered pricing at the low end, so it may be competitive for mid-range databases now, too.  Oracle provides much information online.
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A database is a collection of information similar to a filing cabinet on the computer. \n\nYou come up with questions and then answers.\n\nThink about the Powerpuff Girls.\n\nWhat are the names of the Powerpuff Girls?\nButtercup\nBubbles\nBlossom\n\nWhat color of dress does each wear?\ngreen\nblue\npink\n\nWhat hair style does each have?\nshort\npig tails\npony tail\n\nWhat color of hair?\nblack \nblonde\nred\n\nThen if you have  a question, you can have the computer search for you. Yes this database was so small, you could just look at the paper, but if you had lots of questions and lots of answers--you would need the computer help.
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Hi,\nI am database programmer and use MS Access and SQl and others. Give a detailed example what you exactly want to do. Then I will tell you the design. I never designed a database wrong until now, hehe.\n\nA very important tip for you! If you want later export the database to SQL do NOT use the export wizzard of Access. This wizzard does not work and cost only time. Use the Import Wizzard in SQL. This wizzard works. \n\nNice greetings\nFranky
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http://www.unixspace.com/context/databases.html
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The central concept of a database is that of a collection of records, or pieces of knowledge. Typically, for a given database, there is a structural description of the type of facts held in that database: this description is known as a schema. The schema describes the objects that are represented in the database, and the relationships among them. There are a number of different ways of organizing a schema, that is, of modeling the database structure: these are known as database models (or data models). The model in most common use today is the relational model, which in layman's terms represents all information in the form of multiple related tables each consisting of rows and columns (the true definition uses mathematical terminology). This model represents relationships by the use of values common to more than one table. Other models such as the hierarchical model and the network model use a more explicit representation of relationships.\n\n\n\n\nhttp://rd13doc.cern.ch/Notes/049/Note049-6.html
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I'm afraid that Dirty D is right.  Developing a database in MS Access isn't like firing up MS Word and cranking out a document.  You really need to begin with the basics of database design and go from there.  I located a pretty comprehensive tutorial website at:  http://www.functionx.com/access/.\n\nThe short answer to your question is that you click on "New" to create a new database.  I've never used Database Wizard, but I presume that it helps you structure a simple database.  That said, I'd still recommend that you at least check the above link to give you a better understanding of how Access works.