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What is RDBMS based on?
What is RDBMS based on?
What type of database management system is based on relational models?
What type of database management system is based on relational models?
What does RDBMS help to create and maintain?
What does RDBMS help to create and maintain?
What is the full form of RDBMS?
What is the full form of RDBMS?
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What is the basis of RDBMS?
What is the basis of RDBMS?
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What type of database management system is RDBMS?
What type of database management system is RDBMS?
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What is the main function of RDBMS?
What is the main function of RDBMS?
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What type of database does RDBMS help create and maintain?
What type of database does RDBMS help create and maintain?
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What is the primary function of RDBMS?
What is the primary function of RDBMS?
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What is the name of the university mentioned in the passage?
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What is the main topic of the passage?
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What is the name of the university where relational database management systems are taught?
What is the name of the university where relational database management systems are taught?
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What is the nature of databases created using RDBMS?
What is the nature of databases created using RDBMS?
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What is RDBMS an abbreviation for?
What is RDBMS an abbreviation for?
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What university is associated with RDBMS?
What university is associated with RDBMS?
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What is the classification of a database based on the number of users?
What is the classification of a database based on the number of users?
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What type of database supports more than 50 users?
What type of database supports more than 50 users?
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What are the two classification categories of databases based on location?
What are the two classification categories of databases based on location?
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What type of database is used by a single user?
What type of database is used by a single user?
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What is a characteristic of both centralized and distributed databases?
What is a characteristic of both centralized and distributed databases?
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What percentage of the total marks is allocated to the Final Exam?
What percentage of the total marks is allocated to the Final Exam?
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What is the purpose of the study groups in the course?
What is the purpose of the study groups in the course?
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What is the recommended approach to reading the textbook?
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What is the topic of the material recommended to be read in Chapter 1?
What is the topic of the material recommended to be read in Chapter 1?
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What is the percentage of marks allocated to Labs?
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What is the purpose of homework assignments in the course?
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Study Notes
Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)
- RDBMS is a type of DBMS based on relational models
- It helps create and maintain relational databases
Course Evaluation Methods
- Assignments
- Labs (30 marks)
- Quizzes
- Attendance (10 marks)
- Final Exam (60 marks)
Course Outline
Fundamentals of Database Concepts
- Entity Relationship (ER) Model
- Relational Data Model
- Relations
- Integrity Constraints
- Normalization Theory
Course Outline
Logical Database Design
- Database language SQL
- Querying and Manipulating Data using SQL
- Transaction Management
- Concurrency Control
Study Advice
- Read the textbook before corresponding lectures
- Complete homework in study groups
- Study groups should meet weekly, review material, and complete homework assignments
- Each submitted homework should include a consensus-based statement of work
Fundamental Database Concepts
Basic Definitions
- Database benefits
- Types of databases
- Database Management Systems
- Database Architecture
Properties of Database
- A simplified database system
- Environment
- Examples of university databases
Database Systems
- Types of databases:
- Users based
- Single user-desktop database
- Multiuser (Workgroup support less than 50 users)
- Enterprise support (more than 50 users)
- Location based
- Centralized and distributed
- Both support cloud database
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This quiz explores the concepts of Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) and its role in creating and maintaining relational databases.
