3.0: Introduction

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    Figure 3.1 Databases are regularly used in businesses to organize large amounts of data and require an understanding of database management systems. (credit: modification of work “DARPA Big Data” by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)/Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain)

    Databases play a significant role in everyday life, even if they are unnoticed. From organizing personal photos and contacts on a phone to keeping track of inventory at a grocery store, databases help manage and make sense of the vast amounts of information we encounter every day. IS professionals should understand the fundamentals of database management systems, how they are used to address business problems, and how they are applied practically. Whether it is a mobile app or a cloud-based system, databases are key to the tools and systems that businesses rely on, making it essential to understand how they work and how to design them effectively.

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