Database Management System
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Definition
DBMS stands for database management system. A database management system is a collection of programs that manages the structure of databases and controls access to the data stored in the databases.
Functions
The functions of a DBMS include data dictionary management, data storage management, and data transformation and presentation. The functions also include security management, multiuser access control, backup and recovery management, data integrity management, database access languages and application programming interfaces, and database communication interfaces.