Introduction to Databases Project Manual / Edition 1

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Overview

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Introduction to Databases Project Manual offers a wealth of easy-to-read, practical, up-to-date activities that reinforce fundamental database design and management concepts. You'll also learn to develop the core competencies and skills you'll need in the real world, such as how to:
* Install SQL Server 2005
* Read and create an ERD
* Design and implement a database
* Use DDL and DML commands
* Use and monitor transactions
* Manage security principles, permissions, and backups
* Design data environments
* Use replication

With five to seven projects per chapter ranging from easy to more advanced, Introduction to Databases Project Manual is ideal for both traditional and online courses that are oriented toward strengthening database management skills.

Introduction to Databases Project Manual is an excellent companion to Gillenson's Introduction to Databases (ISBN: 978-0-470-10186-5).

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Not every student is on the same path, but every student wants to succeed. The Information Technology series in the new Wiley Pathways imprint helps you achieve your goals. The books and project manuals in this series—Introduction to Databases, Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic, Introduction to Operating Systems, Networking Basics, Windows Network Administration, Network Security Fundamentals, and PC Hardware Essentials—offer a coordinated information technology curriculum. Learn more at www.wiley.com/go/pathways.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780470114100
  • Publisher: Wiley
  • Publication date: 3/16/2007
  • Series: Wiley Pathways Series
  • Edition description: New Edition
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 312
  • Product dimensions: 8.54 (w) x 10.91 (h) x 0.70 (d)

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Table of Contents

1. Introducing to Data and Data Management
1.1 Identifying Business Data
1.2 Identifying Human Data Sources
1.3 Installing SQL Server 2005 Evaluation Edition
1.4 Learning About SQL Server Management Studio
1.5 Identifying Key Management Areas

2. Introducing Databases and Database Management Systems
2.1. Comparing Database Models
2.2 Identifying DBMS Architecture and Components
2.3 Reviewing Server Hardware Resources
2.4 Investigating SQL Server Databases
2.5 Identifying Application Requirements

3. Data Modeling
3.1 Understanding Data Modeling Concepts
3.2 Recognizing Entities, Attributes, and Identifiers
3.3 Recognizing Relationships
3.4 Reading an ERD
3.5 Creating an ERD
3.6 Viewing Basic Database Objects

4. Designing a Database
4.1. Recognizing Key Concepts
4.2 Converting Relationships
4.3 Reviewing a Normalized Database
4.4 Recognizing Normalization Errors
4.5 Normalizing Data

5. Implementing a Database
5.1 Understanding Terms and Concepts
5.2 Identifying Solution Requirements
5.3 Creating a Database
5.4 Creating Tables, Part 1
5.5 Setting Table Constraints
5.6 Creating Tables, Part 2

6. Understanding the SQL Language
6.1 Understanding Terms and Concepts
6.2 Investigating Help Resources
6.3 Comparing Command Environments
6.4 Using the SELECT Statement
6.5 Using DDL Commands
6.6 Using DML Commands

7. Data Access and Manipulation
7.1 Understanding Data Access
7.2 Retrieving Data
7.3 Using Advanced Data Retrieval
7.4 Using Batches and Scripts
7.5 Recognizing and Correcting Errors

8. Improving Data Access
8.1 Understanding Data Access
8.2 Investigating Resources and Configuration Settings
8.3. Monitoring Performance
8.4. Recognizing Bottlenecks
8.5. Using Views and Indexes
8.6. Using Procedures and Functions

9. Database Administration
9.1 Understanding Administration
9.2 Understanding Roles and Responsibilities
9.3 Matching Lifecycle Requirements
9.4 Resolving Administration Issues
9.5 Managing "As-needed" and Periodic Tasks

10. Transactions and Locking
10.1 Understanding Transactions and Locking
10.2 Understanding Transaction Types
10.3 Understanding Transaction Isolation and Locking
10.4 Using Transactions
10.5 Monitoring Transactions and Clearing Blocked Transactions

11. Data Access and Security
11.1 Understanding Data Access and Security
11.2 Designing for Security
11.3 Understanding Your Security Environment
11.4 Managing Security Principals
11.5 Managing Permissions
11.6 Managing Backups

12. Supporting Database Applications
12.1 Understanding Support Configurations
12.2 Designing Data Environments
12.3 Working in a Distributed Environment
12.4 Using Distributed Queries
12.5 Using Replication
12.6 Understanding Data Issues

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