How We Use Databases in Our Everyday Lives
People are always surprised to learn how many things run off databases. From streaming services to ecommerce to banking, databases keep our world going. Here at Arkware, we help businesses and organizations build and maintain secure, reliable databases. But, they...
read more5 Interesting Facts about Database Management Systems
A database management system (DBMS) is system software that lets you create and manage databases. By integrating a database management system into your workplace, users and programmers will have a strategic way to create, retrieve, update and manage data. Before you...
read moreHow to See the Biggest Return from Your Microsoft Access Database
A lot of businesses use Microsoft Excel to manage their data, but they don’t know what they are missing by not upgrading to a database! Spreadsheets may look similar to databases, but a spreadsheet is not nearly as powerful as one. Plus, getting information in and out...
read moreDatabase Solutions for Construction Management
A large part of being in the construction industry is being able to deliver projects on time and on budget. Rather than using limited software to keep track of projects, project managers use databases to define custom projects, create workflows and keep everyone in...
read moreMicrosoft Access Web App vs Desktop Database
One of the first steps in building a database is to decide whether you want to build a web app or a desktop database. There are benefits for both, so you’ll need to consider your needs, the people you’re looking to share the database with and your purpose for the...
read moreRelational vs Non-Relational Databases: What’s the Difference?
In the world of databases, there are two main types: SQL and NoSQL - or relational and non-relational - databases. There are clear differences between them, including how they are built, the type of information they store and how they store it. By understanding what...
read more3 Things to Know About Databases
At first glance, a database looks almost like a spreadsheet. It has arranged columns and rows and holds data just as a spreadsheet does. However, things get a lot different from this point forward. Databases are far more powerful than spreadsheets, allowing you to do...
read moreWhat Does it Mean to “Normalize” a Database?
Normalization is the process of organizing data in your database into tables and columns. The idea behind normalization is that a table should be about a specific topic, and the columns should support that topic. When you limit a table to a single purpose, it prevents...
read moreHow to Improve Database Accuracy
Data is one of the most important parts of your business. In order to have reliable data, you must maintain a high level of data accuracy. Unfortunately, this isn’t as easy as it may sound. With so much data coming in, it’s up to data entry specialists to perform...
read moreWhy it’s Important to Limit User Access in Your Database
All relational databases include some type of security measures to protect the database from unauthorized users. These security measures range from simple password protection to assigned user roles. As a database administrator, limiting access to certain users is one...
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