CHAPTER
1
Introductory Database Concepts
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.3 The Integrated Database Environment
1.4 Roles in the Integrated Database Environment
1.5 Advantages of the Integrated Database Approach
1.6 Historical Developments in Information Systems
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
In this chapter you will learn the following:
› How databases are used
› The major functions of a database management system
› Advantages of using an integrated database system
› Roles in the integrated database environment
› The history of information systems
1.1 Uses of Databases
Databases play a major role in today’s computing environment, with applications both in everyday ...
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