A database management system provides features to protect the data from unauthorized access or modifications.

The user interface of a DBMS can be or command-line based.

The data dictionary stores and metadata about table indexes to optimize query performance.

Database management systems use indexes to improve the of data retrieval operations.

The data dictionary stores the of the database including tables, columns, indexes, and relationships.

A database management system (DBMS) is a software system that allows users to and manage databases.

A DBMS user interface allows users to and manipulate data stored in the database.