Database (DB) - a set of organized information that allows you to store data on a group of objects that have the same set of properties.
DB are used to store and search for a large amount of information.
Database - structural information model
Examples of databases: notebook, dictionaries, reference books, encyclopedias.
A database management system (DBMS) software package designed to organize work with computer databases.
Functions:
search for information in the database; perform simple calculations; print out reports;
search for information in the database
performing simple calculations
printing reports
database editing
