RDBMS Fundamentals: Database Principles
Product Code: RDBC01 Time: 4.0 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

Topics:

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

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Sound card, with speaker or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. Macromedia Flash Player 7.0 (Note: We do not recommend or support installation of the Yahoo toolbar.) JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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