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Vinoth Kumar
Vinoth Kumar

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DATABASE

DB :
A structured system used to store, manage, and retrieve data efficiently for multiple users and applications.

  • Scalability : Handles large volumes of data efficiently.
  • Data Integrity : Maintains accuracy using rules and constraints.
  • Security : Protects data through controlled access and permissions.
  • Analytics : Helps analyze data to support better decision-making.

TYPES OF DB :

  1. Relational Databases.
  2. NoSQL Databases.

RELATIONAL DATABASE(RDBMS) :

  • Organize data into tables made up of rows (records) and columns (fields).

  • They use schemas (blueprints) to define how data is structured and how different tables relate to each other.

  1. MySQL.
  2. Postgre SQL.
  3. Oracle.
  4. SQLite.

Postgre SQL :

An open-source relational database management system that stores and manages data in structured tables using SQL.

  • Designed to manage structured data with high reliability and consistency.
  • Handles relational, JSON, array, and custom data types efficiently.
  • Used by banking, e-commerce, healthcare, and enterprise applications to manage large volumes of data securely.

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