Database
Concepts
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Informatics Practices
DATABASE CONCEPTS
A database is a collection of DATA/INFORMATION that is organized
so that it can be easily accessed, managed and updated.
In Database ,Data is organized into rows, columns and tables, and it
is indexed to make it easier to find relevant information. It works
like a container which contains the various object like Tables,
Queries, Reports etc. in organized way.
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WHY DO WE NEED DATABASE
To manage large chunks of data: if size of data increases into
thousands of records, it will simply create a problem to
manage.Database can manage large amount of data.
Accuracy: Through validation rule in database ,data accuracy can
be maintained.
Ease of updating data: With the database, we can flexibly update
the data according to our convenience. Moreover, multiple
people can also edit data at same time.
Security of data: With databases we have security groups and
privileges to restrict access.
Data integrity: In databases, we can be assured of accuracy and
consistency of data due to the built in integrity checks and
access controls.
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Database Management System(DBMS)
A DBMS refers to a software that is responsible for storing,
maintaining and utilizing database in an efficient way.
A Database along with DBMS software is
called Database System.
Example of DBMS software are Oracle, MS SQL Server,
MS
Access, Paradox, DB2 and MySQL etc.
MySQL is open source and freeware DBMS.
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Advantages of Database System
Databases reduces Redundancy
It removes duplication of data because data are kept at one place and all the
application refers to the centrally maintained database.
Database controls Inconsistency
When two copies of the same data do not agree to each other, then it is called
Inconsistency. By controlling redundancy, the inconsistency is also controlled.
Database facilitate Sharing of Data
Data stored in the database can be shared among several users.
Database ensures Security
Data are protected against accidental or intentional disclosure to unauthorized
person or unauthorized modification.
Database maintains Integrity
It enforces certain integrity rules to insure the validity or correctness of data. For
ex. A date can’t be like 31/31/2000.
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Data Model- Way of data representation
Data model is a model or presentation which shows How data is organized ? or
stored in the database. A data is modeled by one of
the following given-
Relational Data Model
In this model data is organized into Relations or Tables (i.e. Rows and Columns). A
row in a table represents a relationship of data to each other and also called a Tuple
or Record. A column is called
Attribute or Field.
Network Data Model
In this model, data is represented by collection of records and relationship among
data is shown by Links.
Hierarchical Data Model
In this model, Records are organized as Trees. Records at top level is called Root
record and this may contains multiple directly linked
children records.
Object Oriented Data Model
In this model, records are represented as a objects. The collection of similar types of
object is called class.
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RELATIONAL DATABASE
A relational database is a collective set of multiple data sets
organized by tables, records and columns. Relational database
establish a well-defined relationship between database tables.
Tables communicate and share information, which facilitates data
searcheability, organization and reporting.
A Relational database use Structured Query Language (SQL), which
is a standard user application that provides an easy programming
interface for database interaction.
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RELATIONAL DATABASE TERMS
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RELATIONAL DATABASE TERMS
Relation (Table)
A Relation or Table is Matrix like structure arranged in Rows and
Columns. It has the following properties-
Atomicity : Each column assigned a unique name and must have
atomic(indivisible) value i.e. a value that can not be further subdivided.
No duplicity: No two rows of relation will be identical i.e. in any two
rows
value in at least one column must be different.
All items in a column are homogeneous i.e.same data
type. Ordering of rows and column is immaterial.
Domain :It is collection of values from which the value is derived for a
column.
Tuple / Entity / Record - Rows of a table is called Tuple or Record.
Attribute/ Field- Column of a table is called Attribute or Field.
Degree - Number of columns (attributes) in a table.
Cardinality - Number of rows (Records) in a table.
KEYS IN A DATABASE DATABASE CONCEPTS
Key plays an important role in relational database; it is used for
identifying unique rows from table & establishes relationship
among tables on
need. Types of keys in DBMS
Primary Key – A primary is a column or set of columns in a table
that uniquely identifies tuples (rows) in that table.
Candidate Key –It is an attribute or a set of attributes or keys
participating for Primary Key, to uniquely identify each record in
that table.
Alternate Key – Out of all candidate keys, only one gets selected as
primary key, remaining keys are known as alternate or secondary
keys.
Foreign Key – Foreign keys are the columns of a table that points to
the primary key of another table. They act as a cross-reference
between tables.
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KEYS IN A DATABASE
