RDBMS Database
1. What is an RDBMS database?
RDBMS stands for Relational Database Management System. That is just a fancy sounding term for a program like Microsoft Access in which you can make and use databases to store information (or data). The term RDBMS database is simply referring to a database in that program. So if you were to open Microsoft Access and create a new database using the built-in wizard or a blank database, you will have just created a RDBMS database.
2. What are popular systems for RDBMS databases?
The system I use for my RDBMS databases is Microsoft Access. There are many other systems such as Microsoft SQL Server, DB2, Oracle, and MySQL. All of these systems give you a way to design, create, and maintain relational databases, thus giving them the title RDBMS.
3. How is an RDBMS database used?
An RDBMS database is used to store data. Depending on what kind of RDBMS you are using, there will be different options available to you. For example, if you use Microsoft Access to create a RDBMS database, then you can create a database by using a wizard. You can join multiple tables within the RDBMS database to show data in each table a certain way using a graphical tool. You can INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE data that is in your RDBMS database to keep it updated.
4. Why is RDBMS database used?
If you have an address book, you could use an RDBMS database to store the name, address, and phone number of the people. By storing that address book in an RDBMS database, you can easily query the table(s) to show you the people that meet a certain criteria in your query. Having data in an RDBMS database gives you a lot of flexibility in terms of what you can actually do with that data.
5. How can I learn to use RDBMS database?
I have written tutorials here on AC for Microsoft Access and how to create a RDBMS database. You can read the tutorial: "Microsoft Access Tutorial - 4 Steps to Creating a Database". You can also try to create a database in one of the other systems I have listed above and research how to create a database for the chosen system. After you have created a database, it is just a matter of learning what you can do with databases. Read more of my tutorials on Microsoft Access if you would like to learn how to use an RDBMS database.
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