What Is a Database Management System (DBMS), and What Does It Do?

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A database management system (DBMS) is software that enables you to store, download, add, edit, and delete data files. DBMSs also enable you to administer the database schema, i.e., modify the database structure.

Data inconsistency problems arise when multiple forms of the same data exist in different locations. It’s difficult to determine which, if any, dataset is complete and accurate.