RDBMS - Database Principles

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.

This lesson is part of our RDBMS online training series which contains over 4 hours of self-paced courseware. Our web-based training provides 6 months of unlimited access.

Objectives:

After completing this course you 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

Applicability:
This course is for anyone who wants to get the most out of using RDBMS.

Prerequisites: None:

Technical Requirements:

• Internet connection
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• JavaScript must be enabled.

Retake any or all of our computer training as often as you want. Our online tutorials allow you to learn anywhere, anytime from any computer with internet access. All courses allow for 6 months of unlimited access (1 user), includes a variety of features and all courses qualify for Continuing Education Unit credit.

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