| Lesson 6 | The relational database management system |
| Objective | What are the functions of an RDBMS? |
A database management system (DBMS) is a software interface that sits between a database and a user,
or between a database and an application (such as an inventory system).
Different DBMSs support different database models and different
Relational database management system (RDBMS)
Different DBMSs support different database models and different
- DDLs [Data Definition Language] and
- DMLs [Data Manipulation Language] .
A relational database management system (RDBMS) supports the relational model. It performs the same basic functions as those listed for a
DBMS. SQL is the data definition and data manipulation language that is packaged with an RDBMS.
The following SlideShow walks you through the major functions of a RDBMS. Use the forward and back arrows to navigate through the series of images.
The following SlideShow walks you through the major functions of a RDBMS. Use the forward and back arrows to navigate through the series of images.
RDBMS Functions
RDBMS Management
One RDBMS can manage many relational databases.
Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, MySQL, and Sybase have comprehensive RDBMSs available on the market.
Each company packages its product(s) with utilities to enhance RDBMS capabilities and performance. Product prices vary widely among these top competitors.
The next lesson concludes this module.
RDBMS - Exercise
Each company packages its product(s) with utilities to enhance RDBMS capabilities and performance. Product prices vary widely among these top competitors.
The next lesson concludes this module.
Before moving on to the next lesson, click the Exercise link below to check your knowledge of the functions of an RDBMS.
RDBMS - Exercise
RDBMS - Exercise
