Database management is another important element of computer systems administration. Databases have many applications for electoral purposes, and the potential size and complexity of these databases require careful management to maximise their potential.
Effective databases will be carefully designed and documented. Common standards such as field names and field structures need to be established and adhered to.
Ideally, an EMB's databases will be integrated across the range of applications used by the EMB so that common data is shared across applications. This will ensure that data duplication is minimised, and data is kept as accurate as possible (see Systems Integration and Compatibility).
A database management structure is often an effective means to approve and coordinate database design that ensures standards are kept and data is not unnecessarily duplicated.
