DBMS: The Goals, The Software
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An overview of database management systems (DBMS) is provided. A DBMS, the corporate data resource, must store data in a uniform fashion, must be accessible to authorized users, and must have a resonable access time. The general goals of DBMS are discussed and a description of the types of users is also given. Types of storage media are described. The three most common types of data bases, network, hierarchical, and relational, are discussed and depicted in a chart.
Publication Name: Office Administration and Automation
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 0745-4325
Year: 1983
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An Attractive Way of Storing Media
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Many storage supplies are now being marketed to organize and protect the magnetic media that are flooding offices. Storage supplies should be both functional and attractive. Some companies design storage supplies exclusively for their own products. Desktop filing systems emphasize mobility and practicality. Rotary files are compact and can be stacked on top of one another. In addition, the items being stored are visible. A few storage units are also fireproof.
Publication Name: Office Administration and Automation
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 0745-4325
Year: 1983
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DBMS Software Is Capable of Storing Up to Two-Billion Records Per File
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Ashton-Tate has announced its dBase III relational data base management system for sixteen-bit computers. It is written in C language and stores up to two billion records per file. Up to ten files may be used simultaneously. DBase III runs on all IBM-compatible personal computers. A photograph of a terminal running dBase III is included.
Publication Name: Office Administration and Automation
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 0745-4325
Year: 1984
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