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A database is an organized collection of data. The term originated within the computer industry, but its meaning has been broadened by popular use, to the extent that the European Database Directive (which creates intellectual property rights for databases) includes non-electronic databases within its definition. This article is confined to a more technical use of the term; though even amongst computing professionals, some attach a much wider meaning to the word than others.
One possible definition is that a database is a collection of records stored in a computer in a systematic way, so that a computer program can consult it to answer questions. For better retrieval and sorting, each record is usually organized as a set of data elements (facts). The items retrieved in answer to queries become information that can be used to make decisions. The computer program used to manage and query a database is known as a database management system (DBMS). The properties and design of database systems are included in the study of information science.
The central concept of a database is that of a collection of records, or pieces of knowledge. Typically, for a given database, there is a structural description of the type of facts held in that database: this description is known as a schema. The schema describes the objects that are represented in the database, and the relationships among them. There are a number of different ways of organizing a schema, that is, of modeling the database structure: these are known as database models (or data models). The model in most common use today is the relational model, which in layman's terms represents all information in the form of multiple related tables each consisting of rows and columns (the true definition uses mathematical terminology). This model represents relationships by the use of values common to more than one table. Other models such as the hierarchical model and the network model use a more explicit representation of relationships.
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Abyssinian Pedigree Search - Abyssinian pedigree database with 24000+ entries as of November 1999, from Baton Rouge Abyssinians.
Burmese Pedigree Search - Burmese pedigree database with 500+ entries as of July 2002, from the National Alliance of Burmese Breeders.
Meta Description: [ The National Alliance of Burmese Breeders, NABB, is a CFA (Cat Fancier's Association) affiliated breed club dedicated to the promotion of the Burmese breed and the welfare of all cats." ]
Cat Pedigrees - Research your cat's pedigree - A site hosting databases for many different cat breeds, including Persian, Himalayan, Abyssinian, Somali, Maine Coon, Exotic, Turkish Angora.
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Chartreux Database - Pedigree database for Chartreux cats with 3100+ entries in December 2004.
Meta Description: [ Datenbank für Chartreux Katzen ]
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Chartreux Pedigree Search - Chartreux pedigree database with 3400+ entries as of May 2005, from Chartreux cattery Ligne Bleu (German site).
Meta Description: [ Datenbank für Chartreux-Katzen ]
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Clarion Abyssinian Pedigree Search - Pedigree database with 8000+ entries as of November 2001, from Clarion Abyssinians.
Meta Description: [ Information resource for cat lovers, including gifts for cat lovers, cat breeder directory, advice on RFID microchipping and caring for your cat. ]
Devon Rex Pedigrees - Online Devon Rex pedigree database, searchable by name, sire, dam, breeder name, cattery name, or registration number.
Meta Description: [ Planet Devon: The Devon Rex Home Page is the source for Devon Rex Information, History, Photos, Breeders and Pedigrees from around the globe. Online breeder referal listings, kitten adult and retiree availability listings, online photo album, online pedigree database ]
Electronic Register of Somali's - Pedigree database with 32000+ entries, mainly European, Somali.
Meta Description: [ Somali Cat Breed Database ]
Hibou Cats Maine Coon Database - Maine Coon pedigree database with 32000+ pedigrees as of May 2002.
Meta Description: [ Hibou Cats Maine Coon Database ]
Maine Coon Database - Searchable Maine Coon database including test matings and inbreeding calculation.
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Norwegian Forest Cat Database - Norwegian Forest Cat pedigree database with test matings and inbreeding coefficients.
Meta Description: [ Norwegian Forest Cat Database. Maintained by Skogkatt International - The Magazine for the Norwegian Forest Cat. ]
Ocicat Database - Ocicat pedigree database with 10000+ entries as of July 2002.
Pawpeds - Searchable pedigree database for a variety of breeds. Also contains an article on avoiding genetic diseases when breeding.
Meta Description: [ Pedigree databases and articles about breeding, genetic health, and history of the breeds. ]
Persian/Exotic Pedigree Search - Pedigree database with 85000+ mainly Exotic and Persian entries from Grandaries Cattery.
Siamese and Oriental Pedigree Search - Pedigree database with 162000+ entries as of January 2003, from Ardeleana's cattery.
Meta Description: [ Online Pedigree Database ]
Su-Bali and KLM Database - Balinese, Javanese and Oriental Longhair pedigree database.
Meta Description: [ Online Pedigree Database ]
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Turkish Van and Turkish Angora Database - Pedigree database with 3000+ Turkish Van and 5000+ Turkish Angora from Vangoran's cattery.
Meta Description: [ Föreningen Vangoran - rasringen för de som är intresserade av kattraserna Turkisk Van och Turkisk Angora. Rasinfo, bilder, kattungar till salu, avelshanar, stamtavlor, medlemsinformation med mera. ]
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