what is Database Software
February 14, 2019
Database Software
A database is a collection of
organized data. The data in a database can be accessed,
retrieved and used easily.
Database
software is application software that is used to create
access and manage a database. It is
also known as database management system. The user
can use it to add, change and
delete data in a database. It can also be used to create forms and
reports using the data in the
database. Some examples of database software are Microsoft
Access, MySQL and Oracle.
Personal Information
Managers
Personal information manager (PIM)
is a software application installed on PL) As and
smartphones It includes an
appointment calendar, address book, notepad and other features
to organize appointments and tasks
etc. PIMs can manage different types of information,
such as telephone messages, notes,
reminders, address lists and important appointment An
appointment calendar is used to
schedule activities for a particular day and time. An address
book can be used to enter and
maintain names, addresses and phone numbers of other
people A notepad can be used to
record ideas, reminders and other important information.
Software Suite
A set of application software
available as a single package is called software suite.
When the software suite is
installed, all application software in the suite are installed.
Normally, a software suite consists
of word processing, spreadsheet, database and
presentation graphics. Most widely
used software suites are Microsoft Office and Lotus
SmartSuite.
Purchasing a software suite is
comparatively less expensive than purchasing each
application separately. It is also
easier to use because all applications in the suite usually use
similar interface.
Project Management
Software
project management software is used
to plan, schedule, track and analyse the events,
resources and costs of a project.
This software is used by different types of people to manage
and complete the projects within
time. For example, a software developer can use it to
develop the software within the
specified time. A construction manager can use it to manage
the schedule of the construction.
Some examples of project management software are Project
Manager, Primavera Sure Task and MS
Project