RDBMS Fundamentals: Database Principles
Product Code: RDBC01 Time: 4 Hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course provides an introduction to relational database management systems. The course covers basic types of databases, data integrity, the relational model, entity relationship modeling, normalization, and performance measurement.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe databases and database management systems
  • Explain relational database management systems
  • Design simple database models using Entity-Relationship Modeling
  • Normalize a database
  • Measure the performance of a database
  • Estimate the storage needs of a database
  • Explain the reasons for and pitfalls of denormalizing a database

Outline:

  • Understanding Databases
  • Relational Database Management Systems
  • Entity-Relationship Models (ERDs)
  • Understanding Normalization
  • Planning and Management

Features:

  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • A glossary

Applicability:

This course is for programmers and database administrators who want to learn more about relational database principles.

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Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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