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Database Systems. Basic Data Management Concepts Organizing Data in a Database Database Management Systems Using Database Systems in Organizations Database Trends Managing Databases. Please discontinue use of cell phone and turn off ringer. Chapter 7. The Value of Databases.
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Database Systems Basic Data Management Concepts Organizing Data in a Database Database Management Systems Using Database Systems in Organizations Database Trends Managing Databases Please discontinue use of cell phone and turn off ringer Chapter 7
The Value of Databases Databases and Database Management Systems (DBMS) transform large quantities of data into specific and valuable information for accomplishing some goal.
7.1 Basic Data Management Concepts Key Terms • DBMS • Field • Record • File • Primary Key
Database Management System (DBMS) A DBMS consists of a group of programs that manipulate the database and provide an interface between the database and the user or the database and application programs. DATABASE DBMS SecureAccess Front End Back End
Database A collection of data organized to meet user’s needs. File or Table Field(Attribute) Records (Entities)
Database Fields Fields are set to hold specific types of data.
Database A Database is a collection of files/tables
Keys and Primary Key Key: A field in a record that is used to identify the record Primary key: A field that uniquely identifies a record A primary key field prevents duplicate records from occurring in a table.
Primary Keys Which field would act as the best primary key?
7.2 Organizing Data in a Database Key Terms • Relational Model • Data Analysis
The Relational Model In a relational database, tables are linked (related) through common fields.
Relation Types One-to-many Most typical Makes use of primary key One-to-one Many-to-many
Data Analysis GIGO, or Garbage In Garbage Out, refers to the fact that inaccurate data entered in a database will result in inaccurate information produced from the database. • Data analysisis a process that involves evaluating data to identify problems with the content of a database. • Consider what would happen if CardNumber were not a primary key, and two or more customers had the same CardNumber. • Data Integrity refers to the accuracy of the data in a database.
Northwind Database Example http://pic.fsu.edu/nwind.mdb
7.3 Database Management Systems Key Terms • Data Integrity • GIGO • Schema • Data Dictionary • SQL
Database Types Single User vs. Multiuser General-Purpose vs. Special-Purpose Open-Source
Creating a Database A schema is an outline of the logical and physical structure of the data and relationships among the data in the database.
Creating a Database A data dictionary provides a detailed description of all data used in the database.
Database Strengths Data can be sifted, sorted and queried through the use of data manipulation languages. • The power of a database and DBMS lies in the user’s ability to manipulate the data to turn up useful information.
Data Manipulation Language A Data Manipulation Language (DML) is a specific language provided with the DBMS that allows people and other database users to access, modify, and make queries about data contained in the database, and to generate reports. Structured Query Language (SQL): The most popular DML. SELECT * FROM EMPLOYEE WHERE JOB_CLASSIFICATION = ‘C2”
7.4 Using Database Systems in Organizations Key Terms • Data Warehouse • Data Mining
Data Stores Data Warehouse: A database that holds important information from a variety of sources. Data Mart: A small data warehouse, often developed for a specific person or purpose. • Data Mining: the process of extracting information from a data warehouse. • “Connecting the dots”
Business Intelligence Business Intelligence is the use of data mining to help increase efficiency, reduce costs, or increase profits.
7.5 Database Trends Key Terms • Distributed Database
Databases and the Internet The Web is frequently used as the Front End of DBMS’s.
Other Types of Databases Visual, audio, and unstructured database systems organize non-textual data.
7.6 Managing Databases Key Terms • Database Administrator
Database Administrator A database administrator (DBA) is a skilled and trained computer professionals who directs all activities related to an organization’s database, including providing security from intruders.
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