Database
Database
A Database (/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/) is a structured set of data. It is a collection of information that is organized so that it can be easily accessed, managed, and updated. Databases are used in many different places, including businesses, schools, and hospitals.
Etymology
The term "database" is derived from the words "data" and "base", which in turn comes from the Latin "basis", meaning "foundation". The term was first used in the context of computers in the 1960s.
Related Terms
- Data: Raw facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
- Database Management System (DBMS): Software that interacts with the user, applications, and the database itself to capture and analyze data.
- Structured Query Language (SQL): A standard language for managing and manipulating databases.
- Relational Database: A type of database that stores and provides access to data points that are related to one another.
- NoSQL Database: A non-relational database that allows for stored data to be organized in a manner that is not structured in the traditional table format.
- Big Data: A term that describes the large volume of data – both structured and unstructured – that inundates a business on a day-to-day basis.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Database
- Wikipedia's article - Database
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