Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation, and Management, Global Edition
Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation, and Management, Global Edition
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3 October, 2014
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Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation, and Management, 6th edition, Global Edition,by Thomas Connolly and Carolyn Begg, introduces you to the theory behind databases in a concise yet comprehensive manner.
The methodology behind relational Database Management Systems is presented in a simple way, with step-by-step instructions, making the text accessible for technical and non-technical readers. The text applies a realistic worked example that you follow across the chapters of the book using three explicit phases (conceptual, logical, and physical database design) to help you relate your knowledge to real-world applications. Designed for one or two-term undergraduate courses in database management or database design, this book can also be used as a working reference for IT professionals.
This 6th edition has been updated with the latest information on the subject, as well as additional learning features compared to the previous edition.
New features include:- An extended chapter on database architectures and the Web, covering cloud computing.
- A new Section on Data Warehousing and Temporal Databases.
- Updated text to cover the latest version of the SQL standard, which was released late 2011 (SQL:2011).
- An extended chapter on replication and mobile databases.
- Updated chapters on Web-DBMS integration and XML.
- Extended treatment of XML, SPARQL, Xquery 1.0 and Xpath 2.0 (including the new Xquery Update facility), and the new SQL:2011 SQL/XML standard.
- Coverage updated to Oracle 11g.
- New review questions and exercises at the end of chapters allow readers to test their understanding.
With its clear presentation that supports your learning, this book can provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the theory behind databases.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781292061184 |
| ISBN10 | 1292061189 |
| Number Of Pages | 1440 |
| Item Weight | 2010 g |
| Product Dimensions | 193 x 231 x 46 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Pearson Education Limited |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | 6th edition |
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Author's Bio
Thomas M. Connolly is the Head of the Computing and Information Systems division at the University of Paisley.
Carolyn E. Begg is a lecturer at the University of Paisley, with research interests in Information Systems, Database Management Systems, and Decision Support Systems within medicine