Database and Data Mining

Database and Data Mining

Introduction

A database is referred as the structures or prearranged collection of data which can be used for the useful purpose. It is often observed that, the data is usually arranged in order to present relevant and important aspects of reality (like the accessibility of rooms in hotels), in a manner that supports procedures requiring this data or information (for instance, searching a restaurant with jobs). According to recent researches and surveys, the databases play a significant role in various operations of business. The databases allow the organizations or businesses to organize or arrange their useful and confidential data in a more convenient ways. This may also help the organizations in preserving the integrity of their business procedures (Singhal, 2007).

According to recent researches and surveys, data mining plays a significant role in the operations of database. Data mining is referred as the powerful and strong technique or tool which allows the organizations or businesses to emphasize or focus on the useful data or information regarding the customers or products. Data mining helps the organizations or businesses to find relevant information from the database of the organization (Rob & Coronel, 2009). The proceeding paper demonstrates the concept of databases and its significance within the working environment. The proceeding discussion also incorporates the actual concept of data mining along with its types and its importance in any business or organization.

Discussion

What is Database?

Database is considered as one of the efficient and effective tools which may greatly help the organizations and businesses to store and retrieved their confidential and important information. It is often observed that database is abbreviated as DB. According to recent researches and surveys, database is referred as the set of information or data which is often organized or managed in such a manner that can be retrieved easily, when it is needed. In precise words, database can also be referred as the electronic filling method of storing and retrieving information. It is often observed that, database management system (DBMS) is required, in order to access or retrieve the desired data from the database of any organization. Database management system (DBMS), is considered as the set or programs that allows its users to select, organize and enter their important and confidential information in a database in a more convenient and efficient way (Singhal, 2007).

Types of Database

The types of database are briefly elaborated in the proceeding discussion.

Flat File Database

Flat file databases are considered as the most convenient and easy to use database. This type of database is more suitable for the little amount of information that requires to be human understandable or altered by hand. Most importantly the flat file data bases are composed of a set of strings in single or multiple files that can easily be parsed, in order to access the desired information. It is often observed that, this kind of database is not suitable for large amount of data or complex data (Rob & Coronel, 2009).

Relational Database

Relational databases are considered as ...