Learn the concepts principles design implementation and management issues of databases. You
will adopt a methodical and pragmatic approach to solving database systems problems. Database
Systems: A Pragmatic Approach provides a comprehensive yet concise introduction to database
systems with special emphasis on the relational database model. This book discusses the
database as an essential component of a software system as well as a valuable
mission-critical corporate resource. New in this second edition is updated SQL content covering
the latest release of the Oracle Database Management System along with a reorganized sequence
of the topics which is more useful for learning. Also included are revised and additional
illustrations as well as a new chapter on using relational databases to anchor large complex
management support systems. There is also added reference content in the appendixes. This book
is based on lecture notesthat have been tested and proven over several years with outstanding
results. It combines a balance of theory with practice to give you your best chance at
success. Each chapter is organized systematically into brief sections with itemization of the
important points to be remembered. Additionally the book includes a number of author Elvis
Foster's original methodologies that add clarity and creativity to the database modeling and
design experience. What You'll Learn Understand the relational model and the advantages it
brings to software systems Design database schemas with integrity rules that ensure correctness
of corporate data Query data using SQL in order to generate reports charts graphs and other
business results Understand what it means to be a database administrator and why the
profession is highly paid Build and manage web-accessible databases in support of applications
delivered via a browser Become familiar with the common database brands their similarities and
differences Explore special topics such as tree-based data hashing for fast access
distributed and object databases and more Who This Book Is For Students who are studying
database technology who aspire to a career as a database administrator or designer and
practicing database administrators and developers desiring to strengthen their knowledge of
database theory
