Database Administration and Security Concepts
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What is the management-oriented role that oversees the overall corporate data resources, both computerized and manual?

Data Administrator (DA)

What is the primary responsibility of a Data Administrator (DA)?

To determine the contents and logical boundaries of each database.

What is the role of a Database Administrator (DBA)?

To maintain a successful database environment by directing or performing all related activities to keep the data secure.

Which of the following are characteristics of a Data Administrator (DA)?

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Which of the following are commonly used concepts in SQL security?

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Which SQL commands are used to provide access and revoke privileges to database objects?

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What are the two types of database-level roles?

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What is the purpose of a transaction log?

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What is the purpose of a checkpoint in database management?

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What is the purpose of database recovery?

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Which of the following are types of human-caused database incidents?

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Which of these options refers to the rate at which new data enters the system and needs to be processed?

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Which of these options refers to the vast array of formats and structures in which big data can be captured?

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What is the simplest NoSQL data model?

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Which database type excels at tracking highly interrelated data, such as social media connections?

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Which of the following is a document-oriented database known for its high performance, availability, and scalability?

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Match the following database terms to their equivalent concepts in a MongoDB database:

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A SQL database is based on graph theory and represents data through nodes, edges, and properties.

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A node in a graph database is similar to an instance of an entity in the relational model.

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Edges in a graph database represent relationships between nodes.

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Graph databases excel at tracking data that is highly interrelated, such as those found in social media.

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MongoDB is a traditional SQL database system.

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What are the key characteristics of Big Data?

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Deferred update is a method used in database recovery where transaction operations immediately update the physical database.

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Immediate update is a database recovery technique that updates the physical database during the execution of transaction operations, even before the transaction reaches its commit point.

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Data Administrator (DA)

A management role controlling corporate data resources, both computerized and manual. They define database contents and boundaries.

Database Administrator (DBA)

Maintains a database environment by managing all related activities to keep data secure. They manage physical database structures.

SQL Security (Users)

People or programs accessing and using database objects.

SQL Security (Objects)

Things in the database that users can manipulate (rows, columns, tables, indexes, views).

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SQL Security (Privileges)

Rights users have to manipulate database objects (SELECT, INSERT, DELETE, UPDATE).

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SQL Security (Roles)

Named collections of access privileges allowing users to connect and use system resources.

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GRANT command

Provides access (privileges) to database objects for users.

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REVOKE command

Removes user or role privileges for database object actions.

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Fixed-database roles

Predefined database roles.

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User-defined roles

Roles created by users based on specific needs.

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Transaction log

Keeps track of database updates.

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Checkpoint

Stores transaction log data permanently, removing it from system.

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Database Backup and Storage

Multiple backups in separate locations are essential.

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Database Recovery

Restoring a database to a previous consistent state.

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Unintentional Failure

Data loss from accidental errors by users.

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Intentional Failure

Data loss from malicious activity.

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Deferred Update

Database update is delayed until recovery.

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Immediate Update

Database updated immediately during transaction.

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Big Data (Volume)

Large amount of data to be stored.

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Big Data (Velocity)

Rate of data entry and processing.

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Big Data (Variety)

Diverse formats and structures of data.

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Key-value (KV) database

Simplest NoSQL model storing data as key-value pairs.

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Graph database

Represents data using nodes, edges, and properties based on graph theory.

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MongoDB

Document-oriented database with high performance, availability, and scalability.

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Study Notes

Database Administration and Security

  • Data Administrator (DA) is a management role overseeing corporate data resources (computerized and manual).
  • Data Administrator (DA) defines the content and logical boundaries of a database.
  • Database Administrator (DBA) maintains a successful database environment, ensuring data security.
  • DBAs manage the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of database structures.

Characteristics of Data Administrator & Database Administrator

  • DA has a managerial focus, analyzing and defining business data requirements, policies, and standards.
  • DBA has a technical focus, handling database development, data volume analysis, and enforcing policies/standards.

SQL Security Concepts

  • Users: represent people or programs interacting with database objects.
  • Objects: are defined by SQL standards (tables, columns, indexes, views).
  • Privileges: user rights to manipulate database objects (e.g., SELECT, INSERT, DELETE, UPDATE).
  • Roles: named collections of database access privileges that authorize user connections and resource use.
    • GRANT: provides access or privileges on database objects to users.
    • REVOKE: removes privileges from users or roles.
    • fixed-database roles: predefined roles in the database.
    • user-defined database roles: custom-created roles based on user preferences.

Database Backup and Recovery

  • Transaction log: tracks all database updates.
  • Checkpoint: removes previous log entries from the system, storing them permanently.
  • Backup Storage: multiple, separate backups are crucial for data safety.
  • Database Recovery: restores a database to a previous, consistent state.
  • Human Error:
    • Unintentional failures: caused by user errors (e.g., incorrect row deletion, incorrect keyboard input).
    • Intentional events: severe errors indicating potential risks to company data.
  • Deferred update: transaction operations don't immediately update the database.
  • Immediate update: database updates during transaction execution.

NoSQL Database Management Systems

  • Volume: the total amount of stored data.
  • Velocity: the rate at which data enters and is processed by the system.
  • Variety: the range of data formats in a database.
  • Key-Value (KV) databases: simplest NoSQL model storing data as key-value pairs.
  • Graph databases: based on graph theory, representing data via nodes, edges, and properties.

MongoDB

  • A document-oriented database that provides high performance, availability, automatic features, and easy scalability
  • It's cross-platform and open-source.
  • SQL and MongoDB data model differences:
    • SQL: data stored in tables, columns, and rows.
    • MongoDB: data stored in documents (databases, collections, fields).

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Explore the roles and responsibilities of Data Administrators and Database Administrators in managing corporate data. This quiz covers SQL security concepts, user privileges, and the technical and managerial aspects essential for effective database management. Test your knowledge on the key characteristics that differentiate DA and DBA.

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