Database, Database Management System, and Business Applications

 

  1. Watch the following two videos from the LinkedIn Learning course Relational Database Fundamentals with Adam Wilbert.
    • (4m 36s).
    • (3m 57s).
  2. Review Figure F2.1 Database, Database Management System, and Business Applications on page 28 of the textbook. Based on the videos and your readings this week, please do the following:
    • Choose a set of data from the database list (e.g., Performance data).
    • Next, select the appropriate application program that the data interfaces with via the database management system (i.e., Performance program).
    • Now, explain how information from the application and system are displayed on your computer screen as the user.
    • Explain how you use the program and what functions are available to you.
    • Provide recommendations you would make to improve the programs functionality to make it easier for end users.