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Advanced Diploma in Database Systems
Learn the fundamentals of database systems, including management and data recovery methods in this free online course.
Description
In this free online course, you will learn how to operate basic database systems, including the main features, structures and operations of some of the most important and popular database systems. The course begins by introducing you to the architecture of database management systems, where you will study the entity-relationship model and relational algebra and its operators.
The course then covers tuple relational calculus and SQL queries. You will then be introduced to Normal Forms, Armstrong’s Axioms and various file organisation methods. The course also teaches you how to improve the performance and reliability of disks. Finally, you are introduced to the relational algebra operator’s algorithm, transaction schedules and the use of logging methods in data recovery.
This course will help you to become a professional in database systems management. If you are looking to kick-start your career in database management or refresh your knowledge in the field, this course is for you. Start this course today and improve your knowledge and expertise in database management.
Start Course NowModules
Database Management Systems
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Database Management Systems - Learning Outcomes
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Course Introduction
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Introduction to Databases
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Database Architecture
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Relational Database System - Architecture
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Database Management Systems - Lesson Summary
Entity Relationship Model
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Entity Relationship Model - Learning Outcomes
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Entity Relationship Model – Introduction
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Entities and Relationships
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Modelling Weak Entities
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Entity Relationship Model - Lesson Summary
Introduction to Relational Data Model
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Introduction to Relational Data Model - Learning Outcomes
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Concepts of Relational Data Model
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Introduction to Relational Algebra
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Operators in Relational Model
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Join and Division operator
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Introduction to Relational Data Model - Lesson Summary
Relational Database Querying
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Relational Database Querying - Learning Outcomes
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Example Queries and Outer Join Operations
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Converting ER-Model to Relational Model
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Introduction to Tuple Relational Calculus
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TRC Query - Examples
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Relational Database Querying - Lesson Summary
Fundamental SQL Principles
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Fundamental SQL Principles - Learning Outcomes
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Data Definition Using SQL
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Basic SQL Query and Subqueries
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Correlated Subqueries
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Fundamental SQL Principles - Lesson Summary
SQL Features
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SQL Features - Learning Outcomes
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Aggregate Functions in SQL
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View Feature in SQL
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Programmatic Access of SQL
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SQL Features - Lesson Summary
Functional Dependency
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Functional Dependency - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Normal Forms
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Deriving New Functional Dependencies
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Armstrong’s Axioms – Soundness and Completeness
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Functional Dependency - Lesson Summary
Normal Forms
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Normal Forms - Learning Outcomes
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Normal Forms - 2NF, 3NF, BCNF
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Properties of Decomposition
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Normal Forms - 4NF, 5NF
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Normal Forms - Lesson Summary
File Organisation
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File Organisation - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to File Organisation
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File Organisation Methods
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Dynamic File Organisation Using Hashtag
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Index Structures
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File Organisation - Lesson Summary
Disks Organisation
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Disks Organisation - Learning Outcomes
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B+ Trees on Disks
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Multiple Disks - Performance and Reliability
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Disks Organisation - Lesson Summary
Algorithm for Relational Algebra Operators
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Algorithm for Relational Algebra Operators - Learning Outcomes
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Relational Query Evaluation
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Join Operator Processing Algorithms
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Query Optimization
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Algorithm for Relational Algebra Operators - Lesson Summary
Transaction and Concurrency Control
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Transaction and Concurrency Control - Learning Outcomes
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ACID Properties and Transaction Operations
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Transaction Schedules
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Concurrency Control Using Locks
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Recovery Using Undo Logging Method
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Recovery - Redo and Undo-Redo Logging
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Recoverable Schedules and SQL Transaction
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Transaction and Concurrency Control - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this course you will be able to:
- Describe a database management system and its components
- Discuss the entity-relationship model
- Explain relational algebra and its operators
- Compare relational algebra and tuple relational calculus
- Explain the fundamental principles and features of SQL
- Discuss functional dependency and how it can be derived
- Summarise the various forms of normal forms
- Describe the various ways of organising files in database systems
- Explain the handling of performance and reliability of disks in database systems
- Examine the algorithm for relational algebra operators
- Discuss transaction schedules and ACID properties
- Explain the various methods of achieving data recovery in database systems
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Diploma is:
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