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DBMS (Database Management System)
A database management system (DBMS) stores and organizes data to make information easier to find. A DBMS works by defining and processing data, and pulls that data from various tools, platforms, and applications that a business uses. It formats, manages, and organizes the data so it’s quickly retrievable in its most updated form.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About DBMS (Database Management System)
A reliable DBMS offers business value by providing an effective, efficient management tool for all types of data . It offers instant access to data and files, and provides a way for team members to share data across departments. This can provide easier routine access to information that helps improve overall business, marketing, and customer service strategies.
Related Terms
- Synchronous
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Intranet
- Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Managed Service Provider (MSP)
- Haptics
- WAN (Wide-Area Network)
- Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
- Scalability
- Data Center
- Authorization
- Multitenancy