Discuss the various types of software required in a Database System.

The various types of software required in a Database System are as under: Operating System Software: An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware. It manages all hardware components and makes it possible for other software to run on the computers. Examples of operating system software include Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS and UNIX. DBMS Software: A Data Base Management System (DBMS) refers to a software that is responsible for storing, maintaining and utilizing databases. A database along with a DBMS is referred to as a database system. Some examples of DBMS software include Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL and IBM DB2. Application programs and utility software: They are used to access and manipulate data in the DBMS and to manage the computer environment in which data access and manipulation take place. Application programs are most commonly used to access data found within the database to generate reports, tabulations and other information to facilitate decision making. Utilities are the software tools used to help manage the database system's computer components.