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Microsoft Access VS Microsoft Excel?

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   There are almost two identical software made by Microsoft. That is MS Access and Excel, but the main difference here is that Excel is used as a spreadsheet and Access should be used more like a database system.                What is a DATABASE?          A database is a planned grouping of material that has been arranged and is often kept electronically in a computer system. A database management system often oversees a database . The term "database system," which is frequently abbreviated to "database," refers to the combination of the data, the DBMS, and the applications that are connected to it.      What type of Software is Microsoft Office Excel?     Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application that supports both Windows and Mac operating systems and includes calculation, visual tools, pivot tables, and support for macro programming languages. What type of Software is Mi...

My First Class Experience in Information Management 1

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Walking inside the class... It was like a rollercoaster ride...  In the beginning of the class I have this feeling of butterflies, I have a lot of it. Walking slowly making sure I am not being noticed by anyone, "Success" shouted inside my head. knowing no one will call me except for my friend Brian and a few from block B shout-out to my friends their.  Inside the Class It was normal class, room full of chairs and a lot of students. I was with my friends, I couldn't stay away from them because I can't socialize with other classmates. Our Teacher  Started Speaking... Ms. Mayer Sanchez has this sweet voice and lovely personality. She was clear as day when speaking and friendly as a flower when talking about her rules. I never really got scared of out teacher it was more peaceful than anything really. During Class... It was overwhelming knowing this is a major subject and we will be making our very own database very soon... After Class... I go out of the room with our te...

Data Base Management System or DBMS

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  What is a Data Base Management System (DBMS)?     A database system is an automated system for maintaining records. A DBMS is a software that is for creating and managing a database. DBMS makes it possible for us end user to create, read, update, protect, and delete data in the database.  The main goal of a DBMS is to make sure that our data is accurate, up-to-date, consistent, and can be accessed easily by different end user if needed. Through the  years DBMS has gained a lot of features, the Three main feature of it; add, update, and delete data. What are The Functions of DBMS? Data Definition -Data definitions must be accepted in source form by the DBMS and converted to the appropriate object form. Data Manipulation -The DBMS needs to be able to handle user requests to access and maybe update already-existing data in the database or to add new data. Data Security and Integrity -Any attempts to evade the security and integrity checks set out by the database...