Question

Write a note on different types of DBMS users.

Answer 1

Types of DBMS Users

(i) Database Administrator:
Database Administrator or DBA is the one who manages the complete database management system. DBA takes care of the security of the DBMS, managing the license keys, managing user accounts and access, etc.

(ii) Application Programmers or Software Developers:
This user group is involved in developing and designing the parts of DBMS.

(iii) End User:
End users are the ones who stores, retrieve, update and delete data.

(iv) Database designers: are responsible for identifying the data to be stored in the database for choosing appropriate structures to represent and store the data.