Chapter 1. The Database Approach

  1. Paulraj Ponniah Ph.D.

Published Online: 28 JAN 2005

DOI: 10.1002/0471728993.ch1

Book Title

Database Design and Development: An Essential Guide for IT Professionals

Database Design and Development: An Essential Guide for IT Professionals

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How to Cite

Ponniah, P. (2005) The Database Approach, in Database Design and Development: An Essential Guide for IT Professionals, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471728993.ch1

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  1. Milltown, New Jersey, USA

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 28 JAN 2005
  2. Published Print: 4 APR 2003

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471218777

Online ISBN: 9780471728993

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Keywords:

  • database approach;
  • technology explosion;
  • demand for information

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Chapter Objectives

  • Evolution of Data Systems

  • Why Database Systems?

  • The Database Approach

  • Overview of Data Models

  • Types of Databases

  • Survey of the Database Industry

  • Chapter Summary

  • Review Questions

  • Exercises

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