Database Management
Database Management and Information Technology Databases are used to store and organize mass amounts of data, allowing administrators and stakeholders convenient access to the data that is needed to conduct business operations and drive business decisions. Database management refers to the act of managing the data and data storage applications for a company, individual, or organization (Mullins, 2023). This course covers the fundamentals of information technology, including computer applications such as database management systems (Vahid & Lysecky, 2019). These systems essentially connect the dots between data and technology, facilitating the flow of information within the technological landscape. A Brief History While the first computer was developed in the early 1900s, their popularity amongst businesses and individuals did not rise significantly until the 1980s (Vahid & Lysecky, 2019). The first computer systems were enormous, and expensive, and were ...
