Database Management Systems - Hardcover

Ramakrishnan, Raghu

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0072465352 ISBN 13: 9780072465358

Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2001

Synopsis

Database Management Systems is designed for use in courses. This book is distinctive in its emphasis on the practical side of databases. This means that it has unique coverage of database design, uses SQL throughout the book to demonstrate different concepts, and has an emphasis on query evaluation and optimization.

In this revision the author has moved coverage of the ER model earlier in the book. Additionally, he has added chapters on Internet Databases, Decision Support, Data Mining, Object-Relational Databases, Spatial Databases and Deductive and Active Databases.

DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS is accompanied by a web site that includes solutions, presentation materials, practical SQL assignments, the minibase software and helpful lecture tips.

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From the Publisher

Emphasis on the physical aspects of databases, including a chapter entitled "Physical Database Design and Tuning."
In-depth treatment of SQL. Not only does Ramakrishnan have an extensive chapter on SQL, but he also uses SQL throughout the book to demonstrate important concepts.
Early coverage of the ER Model.
Web site containing solutions, presentation materials, and lecture tips.
Practical SQL assignments that can be found on the website.
In-depth chapters on Internet Databases, Decision Support, Data Mining, Object-relational databases, and Deductive and Active databases.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072465352
• ISBN 13: 9780072465358
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 740