新编计算机英语教程 作者 李心广 柯晓华 姚敏锋 王敏 chapter 061.pptVIP

Chapter 6 Application Software --Database Multimedia Introduction In this chapter, we present an overview of application software ：a subclass of computer software that employs the capabilities of a computer directly and thoroughly to a task that the user wishes to perform . It is essential to gain sufficient knowledge and understanding of application software such as database and multimedia applcations. Section A. Database About database and DBMS database(DB) a collection of data or information organized for rapid search and retrieval, especially by a computer. Databases are structured to facilitate storage, retrieval, modification, and deletion of data in conjunction with various data-processing operations. database management system(DBMS) the hierarchy and terms of DB and DBMS 2. Features Relational database A relational database is a database that conforms to the relational model, and refers to a database’s data and schema (the database’s structure of how that data is arranged). Table Record Field Primary key Query Form 3. Database models A database model is a theory or specification describing how a database is structured and used. Relational model Three key terms are used extensively in relational database models: relations, attributes, and domains. Object database models object databases attempt to bring the database world and the application programming world closer together, in particular by ensuring that the database uses the same type system as the application program. Fuzzy databases a fuzzy database is a database using fuzzy logic, for example with fuzzy attributes, which may be defined as attributes of a item, row or object in a database, which allow to store fuzzy information (imprecise or uncertain data). 4. Applications of databases Databases are used in many applications, spanning virtually the entire range of computer software. two commonly used database aplications: MOSS and Corpus. Micros