Unit-10 databases

By Jamie cotton
What is a data base
A database is an organized collection of structured information or data
typically stored electronically in a computer system. It allows for easy
access and retrieval with manipulation of data for various purposes
such as analysis, reporting, and decision-making. Databases are
commonly used in businesses and organizations with other settings to
store, manage, and retrieve alot of data efficiently.
What are databases uses
Databases are used for storage to store data and retrieve data and
organise data so its easier to retrieve specific data, data analysing and
reporting and improves security on your data it is normally used for e-
commerce so stores can store data about transaction history and save
your personal data like card details and address, hospitals also use
databases a lot for medical history, and other healthcare information,
enabling healthcare providers to deliver better patient care.
Databases tools/techniques
Databases are essential tools for organizing and managing large
amounts of data in a structured way. Some popular techniques used in
databases include indexing, querying, and normalization. Indexing helps
to quickly retrieve specific data by creating a list of key values, while
querying allows users to search for information using specific criteria.
Normalization ensures that data is stored in a logical and efficient
manner to reduce redundancy and inconsistency. These techniques
help to improve the performance and usability of databases, making it
easier for users to access and analyze information effectively.
Project introuduction
The vet clinic called Pet Pulse Veterinary Care wanted a website instead
of a paper system to store animal and owners and purchase and
treatment for the animals record for their staff to access easily
The manager also asked to improve the system on the website and
asked me to make a database solution that will make it easier for the
staff to work with
purpose
The manager asked me to manage certain things on the website like
daily cost of treatment what times are busy times, analyse what
animals need work with and notes to go along with it and percentages
of animal treatments like general, vaccinations, surgery, and
euthanasia. Also to record how many pets and type of pets that come
in alongside their owner details
Designing my tables on access
The user requirements from the manager
• The manger asked me to design a database model for practice to help
design the website
• The database requires 3 tables for the purpose to be explained and to
test if it fully works
• The manger wants different colours for the database format to easily
identify cost, types of treatment.
• The manger want imagery from the vet clinic, so the website looks nicer
• Graphs on the website to identify the cost with discounts and without
them
•
Structure diagram

Animal ID Appointment
Owners ID
Animal Time and
Owners
name dates
surname
Animal table
The animal table shows the animal ID
There name the spieces gender, age,
Colour and owner ID
Appoint ment table
In the appointment table
There is the appointment
Dates and there time with
The treatmnet and any notes that
Will help the vets
Owners ID
Owners ID will include owners ID,
Owners name, and telephone number
Testing-owner
• Testing to see if the data type works
when I put it into certain types like
auto number short text and dates
Testing-animal
• Testing to see if the data type works
when I put it into certain types like
auto number short text and dates
•
Testing-appoitment

• Testing to see if the data type works

when I put it into certain types like
auto number short text and dates
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How data bases are useful for colleges and hospitals

colleges
Databases are incredibly useful for colleges because they help keep track of important information such as
student records, course schedules, and financial data. This makes it easier for both students and staff to access
the information they need quickly and efficiently. Databases can also help colleges analyse data to improve
their operations and make more informed decisions. Overall, databases play a crucial role in helping colleges
organize and manage the vast amount of information that comes with running a campus.
Hospitals
Databases are useful for hospitals because they allow for the efficient storage, retrieval, and analysis of large
amounts of patient information. This includes data such as patient demographics, medical history, treatment plans,
and test results. Having all this information stored electronically in a database allows healthcare professionals to
quickly access and update patient records, which can improve the quality and coordination of care. Databases also
enable hospitals to track trends in patient outcomes, monitor medication usage, and streamline administrative
processes. Overall, databases are crucial in helping hospitals provide the best possible care to their patients.
Examples- queries
Queries help a lot in a database, you can filter the
data to a specific data that you are looking based off
name, if it has below in 100 in stock so its a lot easier
to know what you need to stock up and price so it is
a lot easier to find data
 Examples-report
Reports and property sheets are helpful when making a database because they
allow you to organize and present data in a clear and visually way. Reports help you
summarize and analyse the information stored in the database, making it easier to
understand patterns and trends.. Overall, reports and property sheets help you
communicate information effectively and make your database more useful and
accessible.
 Examples inventory form
Inventory forms when making a database is a good way to input and
organize information about items in stock, it is easier to track and manage
inventory levels, property sheets allow for customization and flexibility in
how data is presented and stored, which can be especially useful for
businesses and to make it more visual appealing
relationships
a relationship in Access is a connection
between two tables that defines how the
data in one table is related to the data in
another table it is one of the main pros of
a access database
Querys
Queries are a powerful tool in
databases as they allow users
to retrieve specific information
from a database quickly and
efficiently
Meeting the User requirments p6

• The manger asked me to design a database model for practice to help

design the website
• The database and has 3 tables for the purpose to be explained and to test
if it fully works
• The manger wants different colours for the database format to easily
identify cost, types of treatment.
• The manger want imagery from the vet clinic, so the website looks nicer-
this is so its more athesticly pleasing and a lot more neet so its a lot better to use and a lot more appeling to
customers
• Graphs on the website to identify the cost with discounts and without
them- the access can do this automatically with 100% accurate calculations to figure the discounts so it is
a lot easier and you don’t have to get staff to do it manually