Introduction to Database Systems

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1. DATABASE SYSTEM

1.1 Need of Database System

1.2 Advantages of Database System

1.3 Developments in Database System

1.4 Application Areas of Database System

1.5 Cost and Risk of Database System

1.6 People Who Interact with Databases

1.7 DBMS Architecture and Data Independence

1.8 Database Models

1.9 Database Schema versus Database Instance

1.10 DBMS Languages

1.11 Component Modules of DBMS

1.12 Centralized and Client/Server Database Systems

1.13 Classification of DBMSS

1.14 Database Design Process

Summary

Key Terms

Exercises

Chapter 2. CONCEPTUAL MODELING

2.1 Concepts of Entity-Relationship Model

2.2 Entity-Relationship Diagram

2.3 Enhanced E-R Model

2.4 Alternative Notations for E-R Diagrams

2.5 Unified Modeling Language ...