Foster, Elvis C.,

Database systems : a pragmatic approach / Elvis C. Foster, with Shripad Godbole. - 1 online resource. - Expert's Voice in Databases. . - Expert's voice in databases. .

Part A: Preliminary Topics:1. Introduction to Database Systems2. The Database System EnvironmentPart B: The Relational Database Model3. The Relational Model4. Integrity Rules and Normalization5. Database Modeling and Design6. Database User Interface Design7. Relational Algebra8. Relational Calculus9. Reflective Look at the Relational Database ModelPart C: The Structured Query Language10. Overview of SQL11. SQL Data Definition Statements12. SQL Data Manipulation Statements13. Logical Views and System Security14. The System Catalog15. Some Limitations of SQLPart D: Advanced Topics16. Database Administration17. Distributed Database Systems18. Object Databases19. Data Warehousing20. Web-Accessible Databases21. Using Database Systems to Anchor Management Support SystemsPart E: Overview of Selected DBMS Suites22. Overview of Oracle23. Overview of DB224. Overview of MySQL25. Overview of Microsoft SQL ServerPart F: Appendices26. Appendix 1: Review of Trees27. Appendix 2: Review of Hashing28. Appendix 3: Review of Information Gathering Techniques29. Appendix 4: BNF Syntax for Selected SQL Statements 30. Appendix 5: Sample Exercises and Examination Questions.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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