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Course Outline

Foundations of Databases

  • Defining what constitutes a database
  • Exploring different architectures: relational, hierarchical, and NoSQL
  • Determining the appropriate scenarios for database utilization

Database Management Systems (DBMS)

  • An overview of DBMS architecture
  • Familiarizing with leading platforms (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
  • Understanding the core functions of a DBMS

Data Modeling and Design

  • Identifying entities, attributes, and their relationships
  • Creating Entity-Relationship (ER) diagrams
  • Translating conceptual models into physical tables

Relational Model and Normalization

  • The structure of tables, rows, and columns
  • The role of primary and foreign keys
  • Applying normalization rules (1NF, 2NF, 3NF) and understanding denormalization

Essential SQL for Data Access

  • Core commands: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
  • Techniques for filtering, sorting, and joining data
  • Utilizing aggregate functions and subqueries

Database Security and User Administration

  • Configuring user roles and permissions
  • Implementing authentication and access controls
  • Protecting data during transmission and while stored

Backup, Recovery, and Routine Maintenance

  • Strategies for effective data backup
  • Considerations for disaster recovery
  • Scheduled maintenance and performance monitoring

Summary and Future Directions

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of general IT principles
  • Proficiency in computer use and file system navigation
  • Familiarity with basic data and file organization

Target Audience

  • IT support staff
  • Database administrators
  • Developers or analysts moving into data-focused roles
 40 Hours

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