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database table based on your design. Data storage in DBMS
Ensure the table structure aligns with Data storage in a DBMS refers to how
your intended data storage requirements. information is systematically stored
in databases for efficient retrieval and
Step 4: Populate data management. This involves organizing Chapter Eight: Databases and Database Management Systems
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Insert sample data into your newly data in various structures seen earlier
created table using SQL INSERT such as tables (in relational databases),
statements. Populate the table with documents (in NoSQL databases), or
meaningful data that reflects the objects (in object-oriented databases).
scenario or problem you identified in
step 1. Activity 8.10:

Step 5: Verify data Data storage and organisation in a

Execute SQL SELECT queries to verify normal school environment
that data has been successfully inserted Aim:
into the table. Check for any errors
or inconsistencies in the data entry To simulate database organisation
process. principles through physical card sorting,
exploring concepts like categorization

Deliverable: and searchability, and drawing parallels
Submit a report summarizing your to digital data management.
database design, implementation Materials Needed:
steps, and screenshots of the populated
table. Reflect on the challenges faced Set of physical cards (such as index
and lessons learned from designing cards, sticky notes) and marker pens.
and populating the database table
using SQL. Document your work in Instructions
a portifolio. Step 1: Prepare the Cards
Take a set of physical cards,
each representing a piece of
Data storage, indexing, and query data (such as customer names,
optimization in managing databases orders, product details).
In Managing Database Management Step 2: Organise the Cards
Systems (DBMS) the foundational Organise these cards in
concepts of data storage, indexing, a manner that allows for
and query optimization are critical for quick retrieval of specific
understanding how databases efficiently information.
store, retrieve, and manage data. Here Step 3: Plan Your Organisation Strategy
we briefly cover these essential aspects: Before organizing, strategize

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