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5.1. Overview
A structured set of data held in a computer, especially one
that is accessible in various ways is called Database. A
database is usually controlled by a database management
system (DBMS). Together, the data and the DBMS, along with
the applications that are associated with them, are referred
to as a database system, often shortened to Database.
The common language among electronic database is SQL.
It works at the backend of most user interfaces in any application. MS Access is one of
the softwares which use the same structure of SQL. Relational Database Management
System (RDBMS).
5.2. Getting Started with MS Access
Microsoft Access is a database management system (DBMS)
from Microsoft that combines the relational Microsoft
Jet Database Engine with a graphical user interface and
software-development tools. Access is an easy-to-use tool
for creating business applications either from templates
or from scratch. With its rich and intuitive design tools,
Access can help in creating appealing and highly functional
applications in a minimal amount of time.
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