Microcomputer versions of database management programs have become so popular that they are now view as general purpose application software packages like word processing and spreadsheet packages.
Database management packages such as Microsoft Access, Lotus Approach, or Coral Paradox allow customer to set up and manage databases in PC, network server, or the World Wide Web.
Most database managers can perform four primary tasks.
Database development
Define and organize the content, relationship and structure of the data needed to build a database, including any hyperlinks to data on Web pages.
Database interrogation
Access the data in a database to display information in a variety of formats. End users can selectively retrieve and display information and produce forms, reports and other documents, including Web pages.
Database maintenance
Add, delete, update, and correct the data in a database, including hyperlinked data on Web pages.
Application development
Develop prototypes of Web pages, queries, forms, reports and labels for a proposed application. Use application generator to program application.
Database Management
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