Database Management System [DBMS]

A set of software applications combined with a database[2] whose main functions are to create the database; insert; read; update and delete database data[5]; maintain data integrity[1] and security[3] and prevent data from being lost by providing backup[6] and recovery[4] capabilities.

Defined Terms
1. data integrity.

Refers to the validity of data and having data that is correct and accurate.

2. database.

A set of data. A permanent, self descriptive store of interrelated data items arranged in a logical way that can be accessed by various computer programs.

3. security.

The protection of information assets through the use of technology, processes, and training.

4. recovery.

Specific procedures used to recover the correct state of the database if an error occurs in the hardware or software.

5. data.

Numbers, characters, or images in a form which can be assessed by a human or (especially) input into a computer, stored and processed.

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