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Where does a website keep its information?

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Many websites use a database to organise records.

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Understand the stored information.
6 database questions for business owners.

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A database organises data
Software can store, find and update structured information.
Stored records · Search and retrieval · Controlled updates

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Records serve different tasks
The system might hold page content or business transactions.
Content records · Account records · Order records

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Files can live somewhere else
Image uploads and documents may use separate file storage.
Database records · Media files · Storage locations

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Control who can access it
Permissions should match the work each account needs to do.
Limited permissions · Protected accounts · Authorised changes

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Back up the complete service
A recovery plan may need both the database and uploaded files.
Database backup · File backup · Recovery instructions

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Check a real restore
Ask how recent records are protected and recovery is tested.
Backup schedule · Restore test · Responsible contact

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Your checklist
A database organises data · Records serve different tasks · Files can live somewhere else · Control who can access it · Back up the complete service · Check a real restore

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Know what is stored and how it is recovered.
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