Role of SQL in Online Database Management

Data is the backbone of every organization, regardless of sector it belongs to and the size. Every company realizes the importance of data, and wants to implement a robust database. And with everything going digital, DMS or Database Management is also now online.

What is database?

A systematic collection of data, is known as database and it supports storage and management of data. Starting from your social media websites, to the telephone directories, everything is based on database.

It makes management easy, and collaboration more seamless.

What is online database management?

A database which is accessible from a local network or the Internet is known as online database management. In contradiction to the traditional methods, database is no more stored locally on an individual computer or it is not attached to any storage device such as a CD. Everything is now on the cloud and can be accessed from anywhere. They are secured with login id and passwords and have access rights restrictions. You can host online databases on websites, make them available too your stakeholders through a software as a service products accessible via a web browser.

SharePoint is one such DMS from Microsoft and it comes with loads of benefits:

• Makes collaboration easier and thus fastens day-to-day activities within the organizations
• Manage sensitive data with embedded settings.
• Content can be prepared and hosted both on the intranet and the internet.
• Customize database and give access to users of the required data only.
• Share workflow seamlessly with employees and keep everyone on the same page.
• Technologies such as XML, and SOAP can be easily integrated to provide numerous robust APIs.

Role of SQL

Structured Query language or SQL is a database management language, precisely it is the standard language for relational databases. It can not only help in maintaining and optimizing the databases, it also helps in inserting, searching, updating, and deleting database records.

Though SharePoint is itself not a database, it looks a lot similar to SQL Server as sits on it. With the help of experts, you can get highly customized portals, which can efficiently handle workflows, and enrich customer experience. But, if you try to build complex relationships between tables and data stored, it will lead you nowhere.