This document provides an introduction and overview of database management systems (DBMS). It begins by stating there are no prerequisites for the course. It then defines a DBMS as a computer system that stores, retrieves, and manipulates information efficiently and securely. A DBMS provides abstraction and control between data and users that is not possible with conventional file systems. The document contrasts DBMS with file processing systems, noting that DBMS provides centralized control under a database administrator, whereas file processing results in localized control and potential incompatibilities. It provides examples of tables that may be used in a DBMS and concludes with benefits of DBMS like data sharing, reduced redundancy, enforced standards, security, and transaction support.

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Lesson 01
Database Systems

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Introduction To Course
 Pre-Requisite:
None
 Textbook:
An Introduction To Database
Systems.
by C.J. Date.
8th Edition.

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Overview of DBMS
 What is it?
A computer system which provides mechanisms
to store, retrieve and manipulate information in a
manner which is both efficient and safe.
 or
A computerized system whose overall purpose is
to maintain information and to make that
information available on demand.

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Overview of DBMS
 Why is it necessary?
To provide a level of abstraction, control and functionality
between the data and the user(s) that is not possible using a
collection of conventional electronic files.

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DBMS
Application
Program
Application
Program
DB
User1
User2
Front End
Back End

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DBMS cont.
 Front End (Client’s Part)
 Provides user interfaces, e.g Developer 2000 for
oracle, or other user applications.
 Visual Basic, MS Access.
 Back End (Server Part)
 Provides the database, etc.
 Access, Paradox, MySQL, Oracle, DB2, SQL Server,
Sybase, Cloudscape.

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File Processing Systems
 Problems associated with a collection
of files
 redundancy
 inconsistency
 integrity
 integration
 atomicity
 security

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DBMS vs. File Processing
Systems
 Major Difference:
 FPS
 A partition, localized control based on
administrative units.
 DBMS
 A unified centralized control under
DBA(database administrator).

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FPS
Personnel File
Sales File
Application
Program
Application
Program
Personnel
Department
Sales
Department
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FPS cont.
 They build their own files and application programs, in
languages like COBOL etc.
 Control is Localized.
 May not be compatible with each other
 E.g. one use C++ and second use COBOL
 Results in a lot of over head in making the both
compatible and a lot of troubles.

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DBMS
 In a DBMS everything is under one
roof. And the DBA has complete
control over the entire database.
 Control is centralized.

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Benefits Of DBMS
• Data Sharing among different users is possible.
Information is in a Table
usually
Sales
Employee

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Benefits Of DBMS cont.
 Data Redundancy is Reduced.
 Data Inconsistency is reduced, easier to update.
 In FPS we have to change every entry in every file
with the same data.
 In DBMS redundancy is reduced so only very rare
data inconsistency.
Usually only one record In DBMS.

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Benefits Of DBMS cont.
 Standards can be enforced.
 Practically desirable for data interchange over wide area.
 So we can enforce special formats for tables , so data can
be handled and processed.
NY
Lahore London
Chicago
Paris

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Benefits Of DBMS cont.
 Security
 The DBA can ensure proper access to the database in FPS
, it is difficult to maintain security for dozens of diff.
Departments.
 In DBA we can impose total security.
Sales
Management
H.R

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Benefits Of DBMS cont.
 Transaction Support
 Integrity Support

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Tables Used
S# SNAME STATUS CITY
S1 Smith 20 London
S2 Jones 10 Paris
S3 Blake 30 Paris
S4 Clark 20 London
S5 Adams 30 Athens
Supplier S
P# PNAME COLOR WEIGHT CITY
P1 Nut Red 12 London
P2 Bolt Green 17 Paris
P3 Screw Blue 17 Rome
P4 Screw Red 14 London
P5 Cam Blue 12 Paris
P6 Cog Red 19 London
Parts P
S# P# QTY
S1 P1 300
S1 P2 200
S1 P3 400
S1 P4 200
S1 P5 100
S1 P6 100
S2 P1 300
S2 P2 400
S3 P2 200
S4 P2 200
S4 P4 300
S4 P5 400
Supplier & Parts SP

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End
END OF LESSON 01
(These slides were taken from M A Shahid)