This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Advanced IT Database Management. It covers the key concepts, principles, and practices of database management. An IT Database Management System (DBMS) is a software system that allows users to define, create, maintain, and control access to a database . It provides an interface for managing data stored in a database and ensures that data is organized and easily accessible. A DBMS typically includes tools for creating and modifying database structures, inserting, updating, and deleting data, and querying the database to retrieve specific information . It also provides mechanisms for ensuring data integrity, security, and privacy.