Files and Relational Databases What is a file? • contains groups of records used to provide information for operations‚ planning‚ management and decision making. • can be used for storing data for an indefinite period of time‚ or they can be used to store data temporarily for a specific purpose. FILE TYPES • Master Files -- contain records for a group of entities. The attributes may be updated often‚ but the records themselves are relatively permanent. These files
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Benefits of a Database and Information-Gathering Techniques Brian Morrow Professor Cohen CIS 111 May 5‚ 2013 A database management system is a system in which data is stored‚ processed‚ and retrieved. These systems are known for security accuracy and consistency. A well-planned and developed database is very efficient and meets the current and future needs of the organization to which it services. This type of system allows the organization to collectively store and manipulate data. One key
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Mobile Database Systems [ 1 ] Jerri Scott Technical Essay #1 Mobile Database Systems MGT – 5151 Database Systems Management November 7‚ 2010 [ 2 ] Due to the increasing utilization of mobile networks and devices‚ mobile database systems have become a prominent method of data access. Data maintenance becomes a necessity for users who require mobility. Therefore‚ the usage of mobile database systems provides a convenient way of data creation‚ collection and management through mobile
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DATABASE DEVELOPMENT FOR AH CHAI MINI CINEMA INTRODUCTION Ah Chai Mini Cinema is a mini cinema. Even though it just a small cinema‚ but it gives the best service and provide quality movie at the good rate. From our observations‚ the cinema has been using conventional filling system to store information about their customers‚ movies and tickets. It requires a lot of files to keep the data. When there are a lot of file‚ it is difficult for the librarians to search for the data when needed
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Although‚ data is separated into different and more complex tables during normalization‚ the process of normalizing a database can help to organize data more efficiently by minimizing redundancy and providing more accurate records. During the process‚ column and field names are consolidated into more specific ones to avoid repetition of data. In many cases‚ tables are divided into two or more tables and linked via a relationship using their Primary Keys and/or Foreign Keys. The main goal is to
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Database Environment Paper DBM-380 November 18‚ 2012 Introduction A database defines a structure for storing information and it collects information that is organized in such a way that a computer program can quickly select desired pieces of data. A database can also be thought of as an electronic filing system. Data and information are extracted from a database by creating a query and then submitting it to the query database management system (DBMS) and it is posed in a language that
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Access Case: Dentist’s Office Brief: You will create an Access Relational Database for a dentist’s office. Database Objects: Tables: 1. Patients – keeps a track of patient information (Create at least 7 patients). 2. Dental Procedures – The dentist has 5 procedures. Procedure No. Procedure Type Rate 1 Cleaning Rs.1000.00 2 Crown Rs. 2000.00 3 Filling Rs. 2000.00 4 Root Canal Rs. 3000.00 5 X-Ray Rs. 700.00 3. Appointment – keeps a track of the each appointment‚ Patient‚ Date
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Truck Maintenance Database for Huffman Trucking Entities and Attributes Summary When using a database‚ the most important step is knowing how to use the table elements. The table defines the structure of the database based on its entities and Attributes. The entity is the object being stored and the Attributes describe information about the entity and its reason being documented. When using this table‚ one needs to first know how to access the database‚ table and forms
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Normalization A logical design method which minimizes data redundancy and reduces design flaws. Consists of applying various “normal” forms to the database design. The normal forms break down large tables into smaller subsets. First Normal Form (1NF) Each attribute must be atomic • No repeating columns within a row. • No multi-valued columns. 1NF simplifies attributes • Queries become easier.
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Proposal Course Name: Database Management System Database System for: School/College Database Name: e School Management System (eSMS) Our Database Software: We have to develop database software on a School/College Islamabad College for Girls (ICG). Our database name is eSMS stands for e school Management System. Selected Organization: The target organization ICG (Islamabad College for Girls) is located at Shalimar 6/2‚ Islamabad. Introduction
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