Table Of Content
Cover
Table Of Content
1. Introduction to Database Systems
1.1. Definition of Terms
1.1.1. Data versus Information
1.1.2. The Components of an Information System
1.2. Characteristics of the Database Approach
1.2.1. Concurrent Use
1.2.2. Structured and Described Data
1.2.3. Separation of Data and Applications
1.2.4. Data Integrity
1.2.5. Transactions
1.2.6. Data Persistence
1.2.7. Data Views
1.3. Example Applications
1.3.1. Management of Bank Accounts
1.3.2. Timetable Informationsystem
1.3.3. Library Catalogue
1.3.4. Central Geodata Warehouse
1.3.5. Exercise
1.4. Advantages and Disadvantages
1.4.1. Comparison DBS versus file based
1.4.2. Advantages of a DBMS
1.4.3. Disadvantages of a DBMS
1.5. Tasks
1.6. Summary
1.7. Recommended Reading
1.8. Glossary
1.9. Bibliography
1.10. Metadata "Introduction to Database Systems"