Is a database a data store?

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A database is a series of bytes that is managed by a database management system (DBMS). A file is a series of bytes that is managed by a file system. Thus, any database or file is a series of bytes that, once stored, is called a data store.

What is an example of a data store?

In an information technology context, data stored can be of any type that can be rendered in digital format and placed in electronic media. Examples include text, image, video files and audio files.

Is database a type of storage?

Typically, the Data in a Database is stored in the form of records, while in terms of devices the data are placed in the electromagnetic devices. The classification of these electromagnetic devices used for data storage in the database systems are as follows.

What is the difference between DB and storage?

Generally, the services grouped under storage are more open-ended, while database services focus specifically on managing database software and storage.

What data store is used in database?

Data Type CategoryPrimary UseTextual DataFor storing words, numbers, and symbols, both large and small.Numeric DataStores numbers and only numbers can be integers, decimals, or floating point values.

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