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 Duration 40 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Databases

  • Defining a database
  • Database categories: relational, hierarchical, and NoSQL
  • Rationale for database implementation

Database Management Systems (DBMS)

  • Architectural overview of DBMS
  • Leading platforms (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
  • Core functions of a DBMS

Data Modeling and Design

  • Entities, attributes, and inter-relationships
  • Creating Entity-Relationship (ER) diagrams
  • Translating models into table structures

Relational Model and Normalization

  • Structure of tables, rows, and columns
  • Role of primary and foreign keys
  • First, second, and third normal forms (1NF, 2NF, 3NF) and denormalization

Basic SQL for Data Access

  • Core commands: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
  • Data filtering, ordering, and joining operations
  • Utilizing aggregate functions and subqueries

Database Security and User Management

  • Managing user roles and permissions
  • Authentication methods and access controls
  • Protecting data during transmission and while stored

Backup, Recovery, and Maintenance Basics

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

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • General understanding of IT fundamentals
  • Familiarity with computer usage and file system navigation
  • Basic awareness of data and file organization structures

Intended Audience

  • IT systems support staff
  • Database administrators
  • Developers or analysts moving into data-centric roles

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