Table of Contents

Cover

Title page

Copyright

Preface to the Fourth Edition

Acknowledgments

 

Part I: Introduction

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Database Environment

Abstract

Defining a Database

Systems that Use Databases

Data “Ownership”

Database Software: DBMSs

Database Hardware Architecture

Other Factors in the Database Environment

Open Source Relational DBMSs

Chapter 2: Systems Analysis and Database Requirements

Abstract

Dealing with Resistance to Change

The Structured Design Life Cycle

Conducting the Needs Assessment

Assessing Feasibility

Generating Alternatives

Evaluating and Choosing an Alternative

Creating Design Requirements

Alternative Analysis Methods

Part II: Relational database design theory

Introduction

Chapter 3: Why Good Design ...

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