Chapter 22: Creating a database.

Chapter 22: Creating a database.

1. Databases.

   • Databases are used to record information, with the most common being staff, customer or supplier details. It is time consuming to create a database, however, once it has been created it is an efficient method of keeping information.

2. How to create a database.

   • All data must be entered into the system. You need to consider the heading that you will include in your database. An application for databases is access.

3. sorting.

   • Databases can be sorted, for example alphabetical order. This will be useful when the database becomes larger. There are a number of ways that you can sort a database.

4. Editing the database.

   • After entering the data you can make changes to the database. For example can be added to or deleted from the table.