Database Systems

A Pragmatic Approach, 3rd edition

Elvis Foster, Shripad Godbole

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English

Auerbach
26 September 2022

Computing: general; Software Engineering; Relational databases; Computer science

This book provides a concise but comprehensive guide to the disciplines of database design, construction, implementation, and management. Based on the authors’ professional experience in the software engineering and IT industries before making a career switch to academia, the text stresses sound database design as a necessary precursor to successful development and administration of database systems. The discipline of database systems design and management is discussed within the context of the bigger picture of software engineering. Students are led to understand from the outset of the text that a database is a critical component of a software infrastructure, and that proper database design and management is integral to the success of a software system. Additionally, students are led to appreciate the huge value of a properly designed database to the success of a business enterprise.

The text was written for three target audiences. It is suited for undergraduate students of computer science and related disciplines who are pursuing a course in database systems, graduate students who are pursuing an introductory course to database, and practicing software engineers and information technology (IT) professionals who need a quick reference on database design.

Database Systems: A Pragmatic Approach, 3rd Edition discusses concepts, principles, design, implementation, and management issues related to database systems. Each chapter is organized into brief, reader-friendly, conversational sections with itemization of salient points to be remembered. This pragmatic approach includes adequate treatment of database theory and practice based on strategies that have been tested, proven, and refined over several years. Features of the third edition include:

Short paragraphs that express the salient aspects of each subject Bullet points itemizing important points for easy memorization Fully revised and updated diagrams and figures to illustrate concepts to enhance the student’s understanding Real-world examples Original methodologies applicable to database design Step-by-step, student-friendly guidelines for solving generic database systems problems Opening chapter overviews and concluding chapter summaries Discussion of DBMS alternatives such as the Entity–Attributes–Value model, NoSQL databases, database-supporting frameworks, and other burgeoning database technologies A chapter with sample assignment questions and case studies

This textbook may be used as a one-semester or two-semester course in database systems, augmented by a DBMS (preferably Oracle). After its usage, students will come away with a firm grasp of the design, development, implementation, and management of a database system.

By: Elvis Foster, Shripad Godbole
Imprint: Auerbach
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 1.180kg
ISBN: 9781032202020
ISBN 10: 1032202025
Pages: 596
Publication Date: 26 September 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface. Acknowledgment. Section A PRELIMINARY TOPICS. 1 Introduction to Database Systems. 2 The Database System Environment. Section B THE RELATIONAL DATABASE MODEL. 3 Introducing the Relational Model. 4 Integrity Rules and Normalization. 5 Database Modeling and Design. 6 Database User Interface Design. 7 Relational Algebra. 8 Relational Calculus. 9 Reflective Look at the Relational Database Model. Section C THE STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE. 10 Overview of SQL. 11 SQL Data Definition Statements. 12 SQL Data Manipulation Statements. 13 Logical Views and System Security. 14 The System Catalog. 15 Some Limitations of SQL. Section D ADVANCED TOPICS. 16 Database Administration. 17 Distributed Database Systems. 18 Object Databases. 19 Data Warehousing. 20 Web-Accessible Databases. 21 Using Database Systems to Anchor Management Support Systems. Section E OVERVIEW OF SELECTED DBMS SUITES AND TECHNOLOGIES. 22 Overview of Oracle. 23 Overview of Db2. 24 Overview of MySQL. 25 Overview of Microsoft SQL Server. 26 Other Emerging Database Methodologies. Section F APPENDICES. Appendix 1: Review of Trees. Appendix 2: Review of Hashing. Appendix 3: Review of Information-Gathering Techniques. Appendix 4: BNF Syntax for Selected SQL Statements. Appendix 5: Sample Exercises and Examination Questions. Index.

Elvis C. Foster is a Professor of Computer Science at Keene State College. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BS.) in Computer Science and Electronics, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science (specializing in software engineering and database systems) from University of the West Indies, Mona Jamaica. His research interests include the development as well as evaluation of management support systems for contemporary organizations. Shripad V. Godbole is an independent database administrator and consultant with more than 20 years of experience in diverse business environments, information infrastructure planning, diagnostics, and administration. He is also the Vice President for Technology Management at State Street Global Advisors, Boston. His qualifications include Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics, Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS), Master of Science (MS) in Physics with specialization in Electronics, all from Poona University in Pune, India. He is also an Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrator (OCPDBA) and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Technology Management from University of Phoenix.