Using databases
Databases are collections of information organized as fields, records, and files. A field is a single piece of information; a record is a set of fields; and a file is a set of records. A database can contain information such as names and addresses of clients, patient records, or product inventory.
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For more information about using databases, see “Reference: Using databases.”