Introduction to Databases BDS: Connolly‚ Begg‚ Holowczak Pratt/Adamski Elmasri/Navathe (3rded.) Kroenke Book (7thed.) McFadden (5thed.) Mata-Toledo / Cushman Ch. 1 and 2 Ch. 1 Ch. 1 and 2 Chap. 1 and 2 Chap. 1 Schaum’s Outlines Ch. 1 Q: What is a Database ? Answer from BDS: A shared collection of logically related data and descriptions of that data‚ designed to meet the needs of na organization. Answer from Elmasri/Navathe: A Database (DB) is collection of related data - with the
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HR ASSIGNMENT INTRODUCTION ”A sense of ethics‚ a concern for sustainable development‚ solidarity with local communities‚ and an eagerness to look ahead to tomorrow ’s world. Welcome to L’Oréal.” [http://sustainabledevelopment09.loreal.com/business/about-loreal.asp] (accessed on 2013/09/07] The Human Resources environment is a highly competitive one where we have to ensure we not only attract but retain the best people. L’Oreal has been successful in their recruitment drives and retainer
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CHAPTER 3 DATABASES AND DATA WAREHOUSES Building Business Intelligence CONTACT INFORMATION: Stephen Haag is the primary author of this chapter. If you have any questions or comments‚ please direct them to him at shaag@du.edu. THIS CHAPTER/MODULE IN SHORT FORM… This chapter introduces your students to the vitally important role of information in an organization and the various technology tools (databases‚ DBMSs‚ data warehouses‚ and data-mining tools) that facilitate the management
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These Snickers commercials usually have a overly emotional character who does not match with the current situation occurring around them. A friend of the character then says "Eat a snickers!" in order to sooth the character and as the character takes a bite of the snickers. The friend ask the classic line we all know "Better?" Then the scene cuts back to the previously emotional character who is now back to his/her normal self. The now normal character replies with "Better". The commercial then becomes
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IS concentration : Database Administration Why ? 1. Introduction : Working as a Database administrator for the past 6 Years has led me to choose Database administration as my IS concentration‚ my experience has helped me fine tune existing databases‚ juggle around with the configuration parameters of the system to improve the performance of the system‚ however I have never worked on database architecture‚ this has been the primary reason for me to choose database administration as I would
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Relational Database Design By Paul Litwin This paper was part of a presentation at a Microsoft TechEd conference in the mid-1990s. It was adapted from Microsoft Access 2 Developer’s Handbook‚ Sybex 1994‚ by Ken Getz‚ Paul Litwin and Greg Reddick. Reprinted with permission of the publisher. While the paper uses Microsoft Access (version 2) for the examples‚ the vast majority of the discussion applies to any database and holds up pretty well over 11 years after it was written. Overview Database design
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Functions of Commercial Banks Luqmaan Zainulabdeen3487 CONTENTS Definition and nature of a commercial bank Primary functions Secondary functions The explanation of those functions Conclusion Definition of a Commercial Bank A commercial bank is basically a financial institution that provides services such as‚ accepting deposits‚ granting loans and so much more services. There are two functions in a commercial bank. A primary function and a secondary function. Nature of a Commercial Bank One
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Over the past 20 years‚ commercial influences on scientific research have become increasingly detrimental. Scientific research‚ considered to be the absolute study by universities or other non-commercial institutions‚ is now becoming commercialized gradually. However‚ the involvement of business into the professional studies brings more negative impacts than positive ones. Apparently‚ some special areas that are popular with commercial industries‚ are now suffering difficult challenges. Therefore
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Human Resources or Learning and Development Practitioner Level 4 1 Credit value 4 Unit code 4DEP Unit review date Sept. 2011 Purpose and aim of unit The CIPD has developed a map of the HR profession (HRPM) that describes the knowledge‚ skills and behaviours required by human resources (HR) and learning and development (L&D) professionals. This unit is designed to enable the learner to develop a sound understanding of the knowledge‚ skills and behaviour required of a professional
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elements of a computer based information system is the database. A database is a collection of records or information that is stored in a computer in a structured manner so that information can be stored‚ managed‚ and retrieved. Databases are very useful for manipulating large amounts of data and producing reports and documents. This paper takes a look at the Oracle database system and its usage within my organization. The main objective of a database is to help an organization accomplish its
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