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Introduction To Databases

This presentation provides an overview of databases, covering their definitions, types, and management systems, as well as key concepts such as data models, schemas, and normalization. It highlights the importance of databases in managing large amounts of information and ensuring data integrity. Additionally, it discusses various database types, including relational, NoSQL, cloud, and object-oriented databases, along with the role of Database Management Systems (DBMS).

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Introduction To Databases

This presentation provides an overview of databases, covering their definitions, types, and management systems, as well as key concepts such as data models, schemas, and normalization. It highlights the importance of databases in managing large amounts of information and ensuring data integrity. Additionally, it discusses various database types, including relational, NoSQL, cloud, and object-oriented databases, along with the role of Database Management Systems (DBMS).

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Introduction to Databases

This presentation provides an overview of databases, exploring


their fundamental concepts, types, and management systems.
We'll also delve into key aspects of database design and
normalization, focusing on best practices for structuring and
organizing data.
by Aryan Guleria
What is a Database?
Definition Purpose

A database is an organized collection of structured Databases are essential for managing large amounts of
information, or data, typically stored electronically in a information, providing a centralized repository for data
computer system. It enables efficient storage, retrieval, and facilitating efficient access and analysis.
and management of information.
Key Database Concepts
1 Data Models 2 Schema
Data models define the structure of data, specifying The schema defines the organization and structure of a
relationships and constraints. Common models include database, specifying tables, columns, and relationships
relational, hierarchical, and network models. between entities.

3 Data Types 4 Keys


Different data types define the nature of data stored in Keys are unique identifiers used to access and
each column, such as integers, strings, dates, and manipulate data within a database. Primary keys
booleans. uniquely identify rows, while foreign keys reference
related data.
Types of Databases
Relational Databases NoSQL Databases
Relational databases store NoSQL databases provide
data in tables with rows and more flexibility, offering
columns, enforcing different data models for
relationships through keys. storing diverse data, such as
documents, key-value pairs, or
graphs.

Cloud Databases Object-Oriented Databases


Cloud databases are managed Object-oriented databases
by third-party providers and store data as objects, allowing
offer scalability, reliability, and for complex relationships and
accessibility through the cloud. inheritance between data
elements.
Database Management Systems

DBMS Querying
A Database Management System DBMSs allow users to query
(DBMS) is software that manages databases using languages like SQL
and provides access to a database, to retrieve specific information based
enabling data creation, retrieval, and on criteria.
modification.

Security Maintenance
DBMSs implement security features DBMSs provide tools for backup,
to control access and protect data recovery, and performance
integrity, ensuring only authorized optimization, ensuring data integrity
users can access sensitive and efficient system operation.
information.
Database Design and Normalization

Normalization
A process of organizing data to minimize redundancy and improve data
1 integrity, ensuring data consistency and efficient storage.

Data Integrity
2 Ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability by applying
constraints and validation rules.

Database Design
Creating a well-structured database schema that
3
effectively represents data relationships and facilitates
efficient data access and analysis.

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