Database

1. Database
Systems
Lecture -1

2. Course Objectives
 Introduction to Very basics
 Guides through Different
design stages
 Familiarize with a Databases
 Emphasis on Design stages
of Databases

3. Importance of
Course

4. Lecture Overview
• Database Definition
• Comparison with the prior Data
Processing approach
• Pros & Cons of Databases

5. What is a
Database

6. Database Def-1
A database is a shared collection of
logically related data that is stored to
meet the requirements of different
users of an organization

7. A database is a self-describing collection of
integrated records
Database Def-2

8. A database models a particular real world
system in the computer in the form of data
Database Def-3

9. The concept of a shared organizational
database
Accounting
Accounts
Payable
Accounts
Receivable
Management
Control
Planning
Manufacturing
Production
Scheduling
Marketing
Product
Development
Sales
Corporate
Database

10. A bit of History
• Computer initially used for computational/
engineering purposes
• Commercial applications introduced File
Processing System

11. File Processing
System
A collection of programs that perform
services for the end-users such as
production of reports

12. File Processing Systems
Program and Data Interdependence
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Applications
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Data
Files
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Data
Files
Library

13. Fine
Books Issued
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Library
Grade
Semester
Class
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File Processing Systems
Duplication of Data
Vulnerable to Inconsistency

14. Advantages of Database Approach
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Database
Management
System
University
Students
Database
- Data Sharing - Data Independence
- Controlled Redundancy - Better Data Integrity
First Lecture Ends