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Introduction To Databases: Week 1

This document provides an overview of the topics to be covered in the Introduction to Databases course over week 1, including why databases are used, common database software like Oracle and SQL Server, database architecture and network requirements, the role of databases in storing and managing business data, and how databases support data processing, transactions, and defining entities. The document outlines key concepts that will be reviewed such as database makeup, types of keys, and the relationship between databases and business logic.

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Introduction To Databases: Week 1

This document provides an overview of the topics to be covered in the Introduction to Databases course over week 1, including why databases are used, common database software like Oracle and SQL Server, database architecture and network requirements, the role of databases in storing and managing business data, and how databases support data processing, transactions, and defining entities. The document outlines key concepts that will be reviewed such as database makeup, types of keys, and the relationship between databases and business logic.

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IT203

Introduction to Databases
Week 1
Mr. Lanning
Databases
• Goal of course:
Design
Build
Use Databases
• Why use a database?
Databases
• Oracle
• Access
• SQL Server
• Domino
Network

• Is a network required for a database?


• EDI
• TCP/IP
Hardware

Client/Server Architecture
Client/Server Architecture
VS
Web Client/server Architecture
Server Software

• Web Server Software


• Email Server Software
• Instant Messaging Software
• Media Server software
Business Logic
Business Logic

• What is business logic?


• Application software and business logic
Database Servers
• Purpose
• Three tier architecture
Data

• Storage
• Back-ups
• Updates
Databases

• What is a database?
• Types of databases
• Database make-up:
Columns
Rows
Data Item
Keys: Primary/Foreign
Importance of Databases

• Data Processing
• Transaction Processing
• Entity
Review
• Use of Databases
• Architecture
• Software
• Business Logic
• What is a database

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