The relational database has become the dominant model for the storage and retrieval of record-oriented data in commerce, industry, science, education, government and many other areas. As the use of these systems grows, more and more emphasis is placed upon their sound design and efficient use. This book provides a comprehensive coverage of all design and implementation issues concerning relational databases. Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, it begins with a discussion of the database approach, together with its advantages and architecture. The life cycle of a typical system is explained and entity-relationship modelling is covered thoroughly. There is comprehensive treatment of relational representation and normalization as well as an in-depth exposition on the query language SQL, illustrated by many clear and well documented examples. The important issue of database administration is included and the book concludes with a chapter on the essential matters of database recovery and concurrency. The material is intended for all undergraduate and Higher National courses in any computing and information systems programme and the book is also particularly appropriate for practitioners who wish to acquire a comprehensive and practical understanding of the subject.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cengage Learning Emea
ISBN-13
9780412550904
eBay Product ID (ePID)
87371860
Product Key Features
Author
John Carter
Publication Name
Relational Database
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Computer Science
Publication Year
1994
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
246mm
Item Width
189mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
John Carter
Series Title
Tutorial Guides in Computing & Information Systems