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Relational database design and implementation [electronic resource] : clearly explained / Jan L. Harrington

Author
Harrington, Jan L.
Published
Amsterdam ; Boston : Morgan Kaufmann/Elsevier, [2009]
Copyright Date
©2009
Edition
3rd ed.
Physical Description
xix, 420 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Additional Creators
Harrington, Jan L. and ScienceDirect (Online service)
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Contents
Part One: Introduction -- Chapter 1: The Database Environment -- Chapter 2: Systems Analysis and Database Requirements -- Part Two: Database Design Theory -- Chapter 3: Why Good Design Matters -- Chapter 4: Entities and Relationships -- Chapter 5: The Relational Data Model -- Chapter 6: Normalization -- Chapter 7: Database Structure and Performance Tuning -- Chapter 8: Codd's Rules for Relational Database Design -- Part Three: Relational Design Practice -- Chapter 9: Using SQL to Implement a Relational Design -- Chapter 10: Using CASE Tools for Database Design -- Chapter 11: Database Design Case Study #1:Database Design Case Study #1: Mighty-Mite Motors -- Chapter 12: Database Design Case Study #2: East Coast Aquarium -- Chapter 13: Database Design Case Study #3: SmartMart -- Part Four: Database Implementation Issues -- Chapter 14: Concurrency Control -- Chapter 15: Database Security -- Chapter 16: Data Warehousing -- Chapter 17: Data Quality -- Chapter 18: XML -- Appendix A: Historical Antecedents.
Summary
Fully revised, updated, and expanded, Relational Database Design and Implementation, Third Edition is the most lucid and effective introduction to the subject available for IT/IS professionals interested in honing their skills in database design, implementation, and administration. This book provides the conceptual and practical information necessary to develop a design and management scheme that ensures data accuracy and user satisfaction while optimizing performance, regardless of experience level or choice of DBMS. The book begins by reviewing basic concepts of databases and database design, then briefly reviews the SQL one would use to create databases. Topics such as the relational data model, normalization, data entities and Codd's Rules (and why they are important) are covered clearly and concisely but without resorting to "Dummies"-style talking down to the reader. Supporting the book's step-by-step instruction are three NEW case studies illustrating database planning, analysis, design, and management practices. In addition to these real-world examples, which include object-relational design techniques, an entirely NEW section consisting of three chapters is devoted to database implementation and management issues. * Principles needed to understand the basis of good relational database design and implementation practices. * Examples to illustrate core concepts for enhanced comprehension and to put the book's practical instruction to work. * Methods for tailoring DB design to the environment in which the database will run and the uses to which it will be put. * Design approaches that ensure data accuracy and consistency. * Examples of how design can inhibit or boost database application performance. * Object-relational design techniques, benefits, and examples. * Instructions on how to choose and use a normalization technique. * Guidelines for understanding and applying Codd's rules. * Tools to implement a relational design using SQL. * Techniques for using CASE tools for database design.
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ISBN
9780123747303
0123747309
Note
Rev. ed. of: Relational database design clearly explained. 2nd ed. 2002.
AVAILABLE ONLINE TO AUTHORIZED PSU USERS.
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Reproduction Note
Electronic reproduction. Amsterdam : Elsevier Science & Technology, 2009. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Title from title screen (viewed on Oct. 26, 2009). Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.
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