Database Principles 9th Edition  (English, Paperback, Rob Peter)

DATABASE PRINCIPLES: FUNDAMENTALS OF DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MANAGEMENT, 9e, a market-leader for database texts, gives readers a solid foundation in practical database design and implementation. The book provides in-depth coverage of database design, demonstrating that the key to successful database implementation is in proper design of databases to fit within a larger strategic view of the data environment. -Updated coverage of data models.-Improved coverage of normalization with a data modeling checklist.-Enhanced coverage of database design and life cycle.-New review questions, problem sets, and cases throughout the book. With a strong hands-on component that includes real-world examples and exercises, this book will help students develop database design skills that have valuable and meaningful application in the real world.

• Updated business vignettes.
• Currency updates.
• Includes new section 'Why we need to learn about databases?" highlighting material about databae problems to engage readers.
• Full-color, detailed illustrations, tables, and diagrams enhance comprehension and facilitate understanding of more complex concepts.
• Variety of databases in various formats are used to provide readers with experience in implementation using MS Access, MS SQL Server, and Oracle databases.
• New and updated business vignettes offer insight on the most current issues and challenges facing database implementation today.
• Clear, straightforward writing style provides an outstanding balance of theory and practice.

Table of Contents
PART I: DATABASE CONCEPTS.
1. Database Systems.
2. Data Models.
PART II: DESIGN CONCEPTS.
3. The Relational Database Model.
4. Entity Relationship (ER) Modeling.
5. Advanced Data Modeling.
6. Normalization of Database Tables.
PART III: ADVANCED DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION.
7. Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL).
8. Advanced SQL.
9. Database Design.
PART IV: ADVANCED DATABASE CONCEPTS.
10. Transaction Management and Concurrency Control.
11. Database Performance Tuning and Query Optimization.
12. Distributed Database Management Systems.
13. Business Intelligence and Data Warehouses.
PART V: DATABASES AND THE INTERNET.
14. Database Connectivity and Web Technologies.
PART VI: DATABASE ADMINISTRATION.
15. Database Administration and Security.