The architectural logic of database systems (Q4040146)

The present book is one of the few, who are available for the person who has elementary knowledge of programming and who wishes to have a general introduction to database principles and at the same time to acquire knowledge of current database management system software and the various levels at which it is utilized, independent of any vendor-related software. The present book tackles this and also discusses the database environment under the following major areas: (a) The logic behind database systems, (b) The architecture of database systems and related software, (c) How an entire organization can be viewed with the aid of appropriate database software, (d) How data can be defined and manipulated using database languages as well as natural language, (e) Models which can describe an organization accurately, (f) Database design methodologies and techniques to bind record types together, (g) Potential administrative and technical tasks to be performed. Some of the main chapters of the book are: (1) Data structures and data models, (2) The architecture of database software, (3) Communicating with databases in natural language, (4) Database design methodology, (5) Canonical synthesis for database design, (6) Relational architecture, (7) A network database language. The book will be useful to all people who wish to acquire a working sound and up to date knowledge on the subject, its terminology and method of application. It is one of the best introduction to databases and highly recommended.