Database system
Link all your data.
The main objective of a database system is the efficient, consistent and permanent storage of large amounts of data. Such a system consists of two parts, the Database Management System (DBMS) supporting the computerised data processing and the database (DB) itself, which contains the data to be managed.
State of play
The vast amounts of data generated by the company on a daily basis must be stored and managed. Almost one in two companies in Germany use an external server to manage company data, which tends to increase. Whether it concerns e-mails, customer data or internal contract processing, a database system is a prerequisite for multi-purpose application. A dedicated server is not needed where access is based on location, using the database as a service (DBAAS). Providers will ensure that your data is protected by secret and secure copies. Flexible working methods, with permanent access to data, will also be possible from home. The most up-to-date component of big data analysis makes it possible to analyse the data in order to draw conclusions on the quality of the product.
Digital elements of a database system
Cloud applications
Outsourcing of information technology
Outsourcing of IT
— Servers, programmes
No local installation
Freely selectable capacity
DBAAS
Software as a service
Making available the
— Software
— Platform
full package for a DBMS
IaaS
Infrastructure as a service
Making available the
— Data centre
— Memories
High level of security
SaaS
Software as a service
Making available the
— Software
— Platform
full package for a DBMS
PAAs
Platform as a service
Making available the
— Infrastructure
— Operating systems
— Analytical tools
Gradual introduction
Step 1: Software solution
SaaS:
For a full solution without preconditions in the company’s own business.
PaaS:
For a programmable environment with external servers and high computing power.
Step 2: Definition of data
Create a list of data to be compiled.
A good start is the data you use for your current reports.
There are also data that are already automatically maintained.
This is, for example, the case of e-mails, the time of delivery, sending, data of the author and recipient.
Step 3: Data Linking
Customer, product, supplier.
Is there a link between them?
A possible connection could be as follows:
E-mails, customer number, delivery notes, invoices, product identification number, prices, list of items, processing process, processing time, employee, cost centres, workplace, consumables, tools, suppliers
This can be as far as possible.
Link the data and create the image of your company.
Step four: Customisation
If you do not commit to the standardised reports, adapt them to provide the best possible overview.
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