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  • Paperback: 839 pages
  • Publisher: Addison Wesley; 2 edition (20 Oct 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0201422778
  • ISBN-13: 978-0201422771
  • Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 19 x 4.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 582,283 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Powerful database systems running on all platforms from PCs to mainframes are vital for the success of modern companies and institutions. This book will enable users to design database systems that are flexible and efficient, following a proven methodology for both logical and physical database design. Highlights of the book include * A step-by-step methodology for logical database design, integrating the Entity Relationship Model with normalization, and showing how to map this on to a physical implementation * A realistic case study integrated throughout the book, illustrating all stages in the development process * Extensive treatment of formal and de facto standards, including SQL, QBE and the ODMG standard for object databases * A clear introduction to implementation and management aspects, including concurrency and recovery control, security and integrity * Comprehensive chapters on distributed and object-oriented databases, including a preview of SQL3 The practical, hands-on approach will benefit students in computing, information systems, engineering and business, while its industrial-strength methodology can be followed by systems analysts/designers, systems or application programmers, and database adm inistrators. All three authors have experience of database design in industry, and now apply this in their teaching and research at the University of Paisley in Scotland. Thomas Connolly has significant industrial experience and was a designer of RAPPORT, the world's first commercial portable DBMS, and of the LIFESPAN configuration management tool -- a winner of the British Design Award. Carolyn Begg specializes in the application of database systems in the medical domain, while Anne Strachan focuses on problems associated with large diverse data sets in organizations. 0201422778B04062001

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Powerful database systems running on all platforms from PCs to mainframes are vital for the success of modern companies and institutions. This book will enable users to design database systems that are flexible and efficient, following a proven methodology for both logical and physical database design.

Highlights of the book include

  • A step-by-step methodology for logical database design, integrating the Entity Relationship Model with normalization, and showing how to map this on to a physical implementation
  • A realistic case study integrated throughout the book, illustrating all stages in the development process
  • Extensive treatment of formal and de facto standards, including SQL, QBE and the ODMG standard for object databases
  • A clear introduction to implementation and management aspects, including concurrency and recovery control, security and integrity
  • Comprehensive chapters on distributed and object-oriented databases, including a preview of SQL3

    The practical, hands-on approach will benefit students in computing, information systems, engineering and business, while its industrial-strength methodology can be followed by systems analysts/designers, systems or application programmers, and database adm inistrators.

    All three authors have experience of database design in industry, and now apply this in their teaching and research at the University of Paisley in Scotland. Thomas Connolly has significant industrial experience and was a designer of RAPPORT, the world's first commercial portable DBMS, and of the LIFESPAN configuration management tool -- a winner of the British Design Award. Carolyn Begg specializes in the application of database systems in the medical domain, while Anne Strachan focuses on problems associated with large diverse data sets in organizations.

    0201422778B04062001



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    16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good course book, 8 Feb 2005
    By Mr. D. M. Crathern "Dom" (Manchester, UK) - See all my reviews
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    This book is well written and aimed at those with little or no prior knowledge of databases (e.g. undergraduates). It goes from conceptual design right down to low level topics. I think the main strength of this book lies in its excellent examples. There are several case studies which are used very well to show practical examples of concepts described. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a text book on databases.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent for all levels of SQL, 26 Jun 2003
    This book was the recommended title for my second year university SQL module. I used it a s a complete newbie to SQL and found it incredibly helpful both at a basic descriptional level as well as at advanced level as I progressed. Focus is well split between essential coceptual/logical design, normalisation etc as well as actual code syntax. Absolutely essential reference for anyone using or considering using SQL (includes DBMS specific instructions too for MS Access and Oracle for example as well).
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    9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
    4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent practical textbook for HND, 13 Sep 1999
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    Generally an excellent text-book. It doesn't quite carry the clout or precision of C. J Dates book on database systems, but it is far more practical. Not only are the explanations simpler, but there are more practical examples. Also because it is a newer book it is a little more up-to date. The fact that it includes examples in ACCESS as well is an added bonus for teachers and students who have no choice but to use ACCESS.

    Certainly the best text for students at the HNC/HND level.

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Best text book for a first course in database
    I first used this book alot (second edition) when I had to teach a course to HNC and HND students at South East Essex college in 1999. Read more
    Published 9 months ago by A. J. HAWKEN

    2.0 out of 5 stars Good student textbook maybe...
    I'll keep this short and sweet: while this may be a good textbook to use when on a database course (and I mean one for full-time students who have yet to enter the world of... Read more
    Published on 18 Dec 2005 by Richard Schollar

    4.0 out of 5 stars Database Systems - a student's view
    For the most part, I found this book excellent. The text explanations are clear, thorough and easy to follow, and I would thoroughly recommend it on this basis. Read more
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent text for those interested or just learning
    I first came accross this text when undertaking my degree and I must confess I was a little put off by the size. Read more
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    1.0 out of 5 stars Yawn!
    This book is aimed primarily at students studying database design, a target to which it is not at all well suited. Read more
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    1.0 out of 5 stars Utter drivel
    This ridiculously oversized tome is for nerdy academics only. Pages of mathematical formuale and endless theory drown out any useful information that may be buried deep in its... Read more
    Published on 16 May 2001

    4.0 out of 5 stars Wide perspective book, without annoying theory
    I would suggest this book to people who are not dealing everyday in db-areas. It's a full starting compendium on db theory, technology, design methodology. Read more
    Published on 5 Jan 2001

    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference
    Database Systems is an excellent reference text. The breadth and depth of this book are stunning, as is the writing which is commendably clear. Read more
    Published on 24 Jul 2000 by Martin Willcox

    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for teachers/lecturers/students/commerce
    I have used this book since its publication for teaching FE students, and I can highly recommend it. Read more
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    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a great and comprehensive database book.
    This book will teach you everything you need to know about databases from start to finish. The SQL sections have everything from the basics to more advanced queries. Read more
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