Types of
Databases
Different software applications can be used to collect data:
Plain text editor |
Offers simple editing
and retrieval. |
Word processor |
Adds tables and simple
calculations. |
Spreadsheet program |
Adds more sophisticated
calculations. |
Database Management
System (DBMS) |
Adds formats,
structures, rules for validating and manipulating data, etc. |
Real databases
utilize database management software like Microsoft Access or Oracle.
There are four main ways in
which databases are organized:
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Flat
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Hierarchical
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Relational
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Object-Oriented
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