Techniques that keep data integrity . Examples of this are file locking, record locking, database shadowing , and disk mirroring.

Laws that protect personal information , commercial data, and government data from an unauthorized user. Changes and data destruction is also covered in these laws.

The structure of a database. Many unique data fields are the unique components used to make the structure. Many data records make a data file and many data files make […]

Restoring the data stored in lost files. The space is not overwritten leaving it recoverable by the undelete program. Software is written to do this and is needed for recovery. […]

Turning mass data into a number of summarized reports.

Inspecting data to make sure its correct before analysis. It can mean checking raw data or looking at outlier and missing data.

A group of number that have brackets used in math operations.

Data manipulation done to reduce and/or eliminate the short term volatile reactions. It also predicts trends and patterns from results. The way it is done depends on the type and […]

The flow of a long data sequence like an audio file. Refer to streaming media .

The related nature among data elements that show how data is recorded, manipulated, stored, and seen in the database.

Making the relationships that data elements or data types use on a database.

Reconstructing or resequencing data to make sure its still got its integrity when restoration events occur. It is brought to the point before the moment of disruption. It need printed […]

The speed data is moved between devices. A DVD drive goes 1.2 gigabytes/second. Modems are done in bits/second. Computer and printer are measured in characters/second. Refer to data access time […]

A nine digit number that is the way a US firm is identified. 11million businesses call it their social security number.

The number assigned by Dun & Bradstreet that is four digits. It identifies affiliates and subsidaries.

The rules for values of data elements in a database. It ensures data consistency.

Keeping data offsite. It is accessed by a data line or internet means.

A database that is large with a central repository for all departments and units of an organization . It extracts the meaningful information . The term was started by W […]

Organized and structured repository that has indexed information in it for easy use. Retrieving, updating, analysys, and output is much easier to do this way. It is stored in a […]

The party that maintains and operates the database. They use a databese management system to help troubleshoot. They are usually certified or have degree in the computer systems.

A computer program that can catalogue, index, locate, retrieve, and store data to keep its integrity. The outpus are requested by the user. This is minimally mathematically. It is used […]

Any communication , promotion, and selling based on DBMS. It stores and defines data for a firm’s marketing or selling. A customer profile is made for each personal, demographic, geographic, […]

Backing up data by making a copy of the database. A local or remote computer keeps it. It is liked by cable, phone line, or wireless connection. AKA databse mirroring.

The path data takes in a device, network, or organization . How it moves from source to repository or user.

A packet of data with a source or destination information that is needed for routing. It travels from source to the destination on a packet switched network. This is done […]