Class viii ch-2 log on to access

ppt for CBSE class 8 on the topic LOG ON TO MS ACCESS 2007

1. Class -VIII Ch-2 Log on to Access 2007 Made by: Sandhya Jeswani Panjwani 1

2. 1. Database and its components 2. Types of database 3. Database objects 4. Microsoft Access and its features 5. Creating a blank database 6. Creating a database using Templates 7. Career in IT Contents 2

3. An organized collection of information or data is called database which is stored in the files. Some examples of database are: DATABASE Attendance register of your class Log book of your class A telephone directory Your class time-table A dictionary Components of a Database Fields Records Table 3

4. The concept of Relational Database was given by E.F. Codd at IBM in 1970. 4

5. Database Objects 1) Tables 2) Queries 3) Forms 4) Reports TABLES:- It consists of rows (records) and columns (fields). In this, the actual data is stored. Tables can have maximum 255 columns with unlimited rows. QUERIES:- It is used to extract the information from the database. An example: “get the records of the students who got grade E ” FORMS:- It is a fill-in-the-blank sheet to enter data into the database one by one. A form is linked to the table to store information. REPORTS:- As the forms are designed to be on-screen, reports are made to be printed for viewing purpose. 5

6. Microsoft Access & its features MS-Access is a popular RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) software. It is widely used for creation and manipulation of database for the Microsoft Windows family of Operating Systems. The features are:- Facilitates to break large information into small parts in the form of tables. Data redundancy is reduced. Increases efficiency and speed in searching and accessing information. Facilitates data security and sharing of data Helps to create forms, queries and reports on the database. 6

7. Creating a blank database Click Blank Database option in the NEW BLANK DATABASE section 2) Or click Office button  NEW option 7

8. Creating a database using Templates Click Local Templates option on the left side of Access main window 2) Or click CREATE tab  in TBALES group Table Templates option 8

9. Let’s Know More Microsoft SQL Server is a DBMS that serves database requests from multiple users. The standard extension of an Access database is . accdb Templates are pre-built database focused on specific task. You can download or use built-in templates for your use. A Relational Database is a set of tables containing data. Some of the RDBMS software are Oracle , FoxPro , MS-Access , SQL , Sybase . 9

10. Career in IT A Database Administrator designs, implements and maintains the database system in an organization. How to become:- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology. Skills:- Knowledge of database theory and design along with RDBMS (Access, MySQL), Logical reasoning, critical thinking, strong problem solving skills. 10