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Database Lecture 01

The document introduces databases and their advantages over prior data processing approaches. It defines what a database is, provides examples of how different departments in an organization can share data through a corporate database, and discusses some key aspects of databases including data definition, data independence, and controlled redundancy.

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Database Lecture 01

The document introduces databases and their advantages over prior data processing approaches. It defines what a database is, provides examples of how different departments in an organization can share data through a corporate database, and discusses some key aspects of databases including data definition, data independence, and controlled redundancy.

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Lecture -1

 Introduction to very basics


 Guides through Different

design stages
 Familiarize with a DBMS tool
 Emphasis on Design stages

of Databases
 Database Definition
 Comparison with the prior Data
Processing approach
 Pros & Cons of Databases
What is a Database
A database is a shared collection of logically
related data that is stored to meet the
requirements of different users of an
organization.
A database is a self-describing
collection of integrated records
A database models a particular
real world system in the computer
in the form of data
Management Marketing

Product
Planning Control Sales
Development

Corporate
Database

Accounting Manufacturing

Accounts Accounts
Receivable Payable Scheduling Production
 Computer initially used for
computational/ engineering purposes
 Commercial applications introduced File
Processing System
A collection of programs that perform
services for the end-users such as
production of reports
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Library Examination Registration


Applications Applications Applications

Library Examination
Registration
Data Data
Data
Files Files
Files

Program and Data Interdependence


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Reg_Number Reg_Number Reg_Number


Name Name Name
Father Name Address Father Name
Books Issued Class Phone
Fine Semester Address
Grade Class

Duplication of Data
Vulnerable to Inconsistency
Advantages of Database Approach
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Library Examination Registration


Applications Applications Applications

Database
Management
System

- Data Sharing University - Data Independence


Students
- Controlled Redundancy Database - Better Data Integrity
First Lecture Ends

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