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Definition of RDBMS

By David Bolton, About.com

Definition: Short for Relational Database Management System, RDBMS refers to a relational database plus supporting software for managing users and processing SQL queries, performing backups/restores and associated tasks.

RDBMS usually include an API so that developers can write programs that use them.

Typical RDBMS include

  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Sybase (The forerunner of Microsoft SQL Server)
  • IBM DB2
  • Oracle
  • Ingres
  • MySQL
  • Postgresql
And many more.

Glossary:

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Examples:
MySQL is a popular open source RDBMS that is used in many websites.
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