Database

Database

1. A database is a persistent,structured and organised set of data that can be accessible in various ways

   • A Flat-Tile is a type of database that only contains a single table of data
   • SQL server

2. PAPER/COMPUTER types

   • Notepad
   • Register
   • Menu
   • Spreadsheets
   • Computer programmes
   • Yellow Pages
   • Advantages
     • Reduction of useless data for computers
     • Paper is cheap
   • Disadvantages
     • Computer databases can take time to develop or for maintenance
     • Startup costs for computers
     • Computers need well trained people

3. In order to interrogate a database you need to use queries and criterias to find what you are looking for

   • A field is a single piece of data in a table