Database Management System VS SQL

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To run any computer application, Database is the most essential. And for this, one must have a clear idea about the difference between DBMS software and SQL tool. In this article, you’ll be better able to understand this important aspect.
Database Management System VS SQL
First of all, what is actually a Database also known as DB? The answer is, Database is a collection of data which allows the storage & manipulation of data. The reason we prefer a database over storing data in a random text file is actually the better management system. To manage large data, there is a need for a proper system, as per the requirement of the application. Such a system is called Database Management System.  

On the other hand, Structured Query Language is a Programming Language basically used to access the DB. Structured Query Language is such a command; you write to manipulate data. It is the most popular programming language for the Database Management Systems to date.

Therefore, in a linear structure, first comes the DB, then DBMS, then SQL tools and finally comes the clients and application. SQL tools are concerned with manipulating data whereas Database Management Systems are used for managing the data in the DB. In simple words, these tools create a link between users and application.

Database Management System Software VS SQL Tools

Types

DBMS software application basically varies on the type of system. It includes 4 types. These are
  • Hierarchical
  • Network
  • Relational
  • Object-Oriented Relational
All of these are quite well known, depending on the client as well as the application, as to which DBMS type is used. The system software is also determined accordingly. Hierarchical type is good for small applications as it has a typical tree and node concept. Network type works best when there are too many relations of an application. A Relational type is mostly used with its tabular data concept. The OOR type is primarily involved in storing new data. 
Structured Query Language mostly uses a Relational Database. The programing language depends on the operation, the tool is about to perform. Some of these operations include manipulation, maintenance & optimization etc. MySQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server and likewise are some of the popular software, while some well-known management tools include Navicat Monitor, Adminer, DBComparer etc.

Learning Curve

The learning curve for both DBMS & SQL is somehow different. Database Management System software applications are almost similar as far as the user interface goes. Therefore, if the DBMS type is the same, the learning curve is not that steep. However, the learning curve of Structured Query Language is flat because once you have learnt it, you can use it on any Database Management System software with a few modifications. However, tools vary a lot depending on the purpose they serve, so one needs to put effort to learn them in full details.
In simple words, the learning curve depends on the type of software or tool. However, SQL tools are easy to learn as they are limited in their functionalities and quite specific in use. But you might be handling multiple tools, and therefore, you have to put it all together. On the contrary, Database Management System software will take much investment in time & effort to master in it. 

Functions


DBMS software is an application for creating & managing the database. It offers you the systematic user interface to create, retrieve, and manage data. However, Structured Query Language is basically used to access different DB. 
DBMS does not support distributed property while SQL does. Also, normalization is not available in DBMS but present in SQL. However, you can use multiple SQL tools to analyze the data you have in your already created DB. 
Even though Structured Query Language is somewhat a smaller part of the entire system, it is not totally engulfed by DBMS. There are certain features that are exclusive in SQL tools and you cannot do them with any other tool available in the management system. 

Conclusion

Both DBMS software as well as SQL tool holds much importance in any application. DBMS is of no use without SQL language and vice versa. It is more likely to be said as DBMS is an IDE and Structured Query Language is the language to wire on the IDE. DBMS software is the system, and these tools are what you need to run it. These tools are dependent on the DB and cannot function without the presence of any DB.

Assisted By Ms. Anoosha Khurram

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