| Definition |
A DBMS is a product used for the storage and organization of data that typically has defined formats and structures. DBMSs are categorized by their basic structures and, to some extent, by their use or deployment.
Database Management System (DBMS) is a Database concept used to store, organize, manage, retrieve, secure, or describe structured information.
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| Context & Usage |
This term is commonly used in software engineering, programming, scripting, application design, testing, and development lifecycle work.
Database professionals use this concept when designing, operating, documenting, or troubleshooting data systems.
Related concepts include Database and Data Model.
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