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nowtPolicy / StrategySoftware evaluationDatabase managementDistributed SystemsNetwork security and accountingHuman Computer InteractionHuman Computer InterfaceSoftware DevelopmentSoftware reliabilityPortability of Datanowt
NowtManaging DatabasesThe database administratorEntities and AtributesRelational DatabasesNormalisationClient - Server DatabasesQuestions 1Questions 2Nowt
 

Module Specification:

5.3 Software

  • Explain the purpose of a database management system (DBMS).
  • Explain the role of the database administrator.
  • Explain what is meant by data consistency , data integrity, data redundancy and data independence.
  • Explain the concepts of a client / server database.
  • Recall the relevant advantages of a client / server database over a non-client / server database.

Module Content:

  1. Database management concepts
  2. Database administrator
  3. Entities and attributes
  4. Relational databases
  5. Normalisation
  6. Client / Server Databases
  7. Lecture Notes

Additional Information:

A Level ICT 2nd Edition P. M. Heathcote Chpt 55, 56, 57
ICT through Diagrams Alan Gardner pp55,62-69
   

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