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Course Outline

Introduction to Databases

  • Defining what a database is.
  • Exploring types of databases: relational, hierarchical, and NoSQL.
  • Understanding when and why to utilize databases.

Database Management Systems (DBMS)

  • Overview of DBMS architecture.
  • Survey of popular systems (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).
  • Key responsibilities of a DBMS.

Data Modeling and Design

  • Concepts of entities, attributes, and relationships.
  • Utilizing Entity-Relationship (ER) diagrams.
  • Translating models into database tables.

Relational Model and Normalization

  • Understanding tables, rows, and columns.
  • Working with primary and foreign keys.
  • Exploring 1NF, 2NF, 3NF, and denormalization.

Basic SQL for Data Access

  • Mastering SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE operations.
  • Techniques for filtering, sorting, and joins.
  • Applying aggregate functions and subqueries.

Database Security and User Management

  • Managing user roles and permissions.
  • Implementing authentication and access control.
  • Ensuring data security in transit and at rest.

Backup, Recovery, and Maintenance Basics

  • Strategies for data backup.
  • Considerations for disaster recovery.
  • Routine maintenance and monitoring practices.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Familiarity with general IT concepts.
  • Experience in using computers and navigating file systems.
  • Basic knowledge of data and file organization.

Target Audience

  • IT systems support personnel.
  • Database administrators.
  • Developers or analysts transitioning into data-centric roles.
 40 Hours

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