Sunday, March 28, 2010

Week 11: Clear: What is an Excel Database?

An Excel Database is a set of data that is organized so it can be accessed, retrieved and used over and over again. In the database you enter data, which is the unprocessed items such as text, numbers, images, audio, and video. You can use any input on your computer to enter the data. For instance a microphone to enter audio or your web cam to enter a video.

The information of a database is the data that is processed. This means that the data is organized, meaningful, and useful. This is how companies keep records and store information. When a database is created it can be shared with anyone. It even can have a password to protect it to make sure unwanted viewers can't see.

A database can calculate many functions for the user. However, the computer saying that justifies this is "garbage in, garbage out." This means that in order for the computer to produce the correct information, the data that was entered must be correct. This is why a lot of people have trouble with databases because they don't understand how to fully use them.



The Business Environment

Excel Databases are used everywhere in the business world. It's the main way companies store their important information. It would be extremely difficult for huge companies to operate without an Excel Database. Once fully learned, using an Excel Database is one of the most powerful tools a company can use.

Related Article

This Article explains what an Excel Database is and how to create one. It was really helpful in understanding the cloudy parts. I would recommend this site to a friend if they needed help with creating and using an Excel Database.

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