Chapter 14. An Introduction to DBMS Development

Most business applications today require some type of data storage. Database Management Systems (DBMS) play an essential role in providing a means for users to store, retrieve, modify, and delete information.

Today, the use of DBMS has extended into the realm of the mobile world, with users wanting to access data wirelessly from their devices.

This chapter discusses database application development. In this chapter, you’ll look at the parts of a database and the technology required to access data through WAP. You’ll then create a database and learn how to manipulate this information. You also will use these DBMS skills in Chapter 15, “Accessing Database Content from WAP Devices,” where you’ll ...

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