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Introduction to Databases

  • Defining a database
  • Database classifications: relational, hierarchical, and NoSQL
  • Rationale and use cases for database implementation

Database Management Systems (DBMS)

  • Architectural overview of a DBMS
  • Leading platforms (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
  • Core responsibilities of a DBMS

Data Modeling and Design

  • Components: entities, attributes, and relationships
  • Creating Entity-Relationship (ER) diagrams
  • Translating models into tabular structures

Relational Model and Normalization

  • Structure: tables, rows, and columns
  • Primary and foreign key mechanisms
  • Normalization forms (1NF, 2NF, 3NF) and the concept of denormalization

Basic SQL for Data Access

  • Core commands: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
  • Data manipulation: filtering, sorting, and joins
  • Utilizing aggregate functions and subqueries

Database Security and User Management

  • Managing user roles and permission sets
  • Authentication processes and access controls
  • Protocols for securing data in transit and at rest

Backup, Recovery, and Maintenance Basics

  • Strategies for data backup
  • Considerations for disaster recovery
  • Standard practices for routine maintenance and monitoring

Summary and Future Directions

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of general IT principles
  • Proficiency in using computers and navigating file structures
  • Foundational knowledge of data and file organization

Target Audience

  • IT system support staff
  • Database administrators
  • Developers or analysts moving into data-focused positions
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