A table is really just one part of a database. The database consists of other things like the queries and reports. In general we do specifically think of the tables as being the database as that is where the data is stored and tables are central to everything else. As there can be multiple tables and other things as part of the system the term database is used to cover them all as one or as what is called a database management system.
Schemas and Tables
Relational databases: Organize data into tables with rows and columns. NoSQL databases: Designed for large volumes of unstructured or semi-structured data. Object-oriented databases: Store data as objects. Graph databases: Optimal for data with complex relationships. In-memory databases: Data stored in RAM for faster access.
Relational tables if stored locally (vs Excel). Can use ODBC interface to access SQL/Oracle/etc databases. Idiot friendly with drag and drop joins.
Databases and spreadsheets make good data sources for mail merge.
Each of the Microsoft Office applications are completely different to each other. Microsoft Access is for creating databases. Microsoft Excel can do some databases, but it is not designed to do them, as it is a spreadsheet application. Microsoft Access has many facilities to create databases. Those things are not present in the other applications, which are each designed for their own tasks. Microsoft Access allows you create tables, queries, forms and reports as the main elements of its functionality.
2 GB, but the user can link tables in multiple databases together if a database over this limit is needed.
You can link excel tables, text files, access tables, ODBC tables
Some types of databases (abbreviated as db) include:Hierarchical databaseNetwork databaseRelational databaseObject-oriented databaseThere may be other types.
A view in databases is a virtual table that displays data from one or more tables based on a query. It provides a way to simplify and abstract complex queries, control access to data, and present specific information to users without directly accessing the underlying tables.
Databases are composed of structured collections of data that are organized to facilitate easy access, management, and updating. They are typically made up of tables, which consist of rows and columns; each row represents a record, while each column represents a specific attribute of that record. Databases also include a schema that defines the structure and relationships between tables, as well as a database management system (DBMS) that provides the tools for data manipulation and retrieval. Additionally, databases may incorporate indexes, views, and stored procedures to enhance performance and functionality.
No, object-oriented databases do not store data in tables like relational databases. Instead, they store data as objects that have attributes and methods associated with them. Objects in an object-oriented database can also have relationships with other objects, making it a more flexible way to store and access data.
ODBC / System DSN