Database Management Systems: Designing & Building Business Applications, 3/e
Gerald V. Post
ISBN: 0072919191 Copyright year: 2005
What's New
Software Neutral Textbook--The main textbook presents the core concepts
of database design, development and administration without distracting students
by software-specific references; as well as offers the instructor the choice
of what software shall be covered.
Database design explained in terms of business modeling--students will
learn database design through a business perspective. At the end of the course,
students will be prepared to analyze a business problem and create a database
solution. Thus providing a ‘hands-on’ business experience.
Access Workbook – this workbook matches the organization of the
core principles text. Allows for increased breadth and depth designing and
developing MS Access databases. Offers students the experience of applying
the database concepts within the Access environment through an abundance
of examples and exercises with an integrated case.
Oracle Workbook--this workbook
matches the organization of the core principles text. Allows for increased
breadth and depth designing and developing Oracle databases. Offers students
the experience of applying the database concepts within the Oracle environment
through an abundance of examples and exercises using an integrated case.
UML
Coverage – UML has standardized coverage; allowing students to
learn only one set of notations in comparison to ER techniques. Furthermore,
it is easier to read then other techniques. Lastly, UML is being widely accepted
as the standard by many of the systems design organizations. Therefore, students
will be better prepared when entering the workforce.
On-line database design system--a Java-based Web application in which
students will draw the design diagrams and save them on the central sever.
With a click of the mouse, the server evaluates the diagram and provides
immediate feedback on the design. Another method to ensure application of
the concepts.
Expanded Discussion of Data Warehouses and Data Mining--Allows for more
thorough treatment of how businesses can mine date to identify trends and
patterns and make strategic decisions. The text shows how data warehouse
design differs from traditional databases. It also explores the analytical
techniques increasingly used by managers to make decisions and solve complex
problems.
Applied Business Exercises and Cases – the new exercises and cases
are business-based allowing students to learn database management systems
from this perspective.
In-depth Coverage of Database Security--With the increased national and
international emphasis on security, it is critical that students learn to
design and integrate security into their applications. All database managers
and developers need to know how to protect data in databases from security
and privacy threats. The in-depth coverage shows students how to evaluate
the security threats and protect their database applications.
Appendix of Data Normalization Definitions: Based on reviewer requests,
we have added an appendix with these definitions following chapter 3.
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