| word | definition word(s) |
|---|---|
| access | question |
| query | to change the way in which is sth organized |
| capability | collection |
| usage | the abilities or qualities |
| aggregation | how much is something used |
| reorganize | entry |
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distributed
easily
Typically
smaller
defined relational prevalent personal interactive |
A database is a collection of data that is organized so that its contents can ................. be accessed, managed, and updated. The most prevalent type of database is the ................. database, a tabular database in which data is defined so that it can be reorganized and accessed in a number of different ways. A ................. database is one that can be dispersed or replicated among different points in a network. An object-oriented programming database is one that is congruent with the data ................. in object classes and subclasses. Databases contain aggregations of data records or files, such as sales transactions, product catalogs and inventories, and customer profiles. ................. , a database manager provides users the capabilities of controlling read/write access, specifying report generation, and analyzing usage. Databases and database managers are ................. in large mainframe systems, but are also present in distributed workstation and mid-range systems such as the AS/400 and on ................. computers. Structured Query Language is a standard language for making ................. queries from and updating a database such as IBM's DB2, Microsoft's Access, and database products from Oracle, Sybase, and Computer Associates. |