What do you understand by database? How does it differ from DBMS?

Database is a collection of inter-related data, events and transactions. It is organised in a particular manner and provide access to the various users simultaneously. In this system, data is gathered and stored for a particular operation.

The following are the two important properties of a database.

1. Shared Property- The database is a combination of related data that can be accessed by the people who have authority to access it and to meet their different information needs.

2. Integrated Property- The database is arranged in such a manner so as to avoid and eliminate duplication of data.

On one hand, database are used for storing accounting data, whereas, on the other hand, DBMS is that software which helps in creating, developing and maintaining the database. It is a system that provides easier access to data recorded in the database. It handles a huge amount of data and defines, organises and transforms the database for different functions as per the need. Hence, it can be said that DBMS facilitates access to the database.