This advanced module, in contrast, deals with implementation aspects of relational systems as well as to the internal structure and performance issues related to DBMS and tests the candidates‟ knowledge of the current enhancements to relational database systems, object oriented database,datamining, data warehousing etc. These introductory units tend to concentrate on the use of relational database systems. The 6th Edition offers a wealth of new and updated content including an extended chapter on database architectures and the Web, covering cloud computing. Units introducing database concepts are now an accepted part of most computer science courses. Methodology for relational database management systems is shown step by step with a realistic worked example in 3 phases: conceptual, logical and physical database design.
Database management systems are standard tools that enable the storage and retrieval of data within modern information systems. To my Mother, who died during the writing of the first edition.
