Overview
Database System Concepts, 5/e, is intended for a first course in databases at the junior or senior undergraduate, or first-year graduate, level. In addition to basic material for a first course, the text contains advanced material that can be used for course supplements, or as introductory material for an advanced course.
The authors assume only a familiarity with basic data structures, computer organization, and a high-level programming language such as Java, C, or Pascal. Concepts are presented as intuitive descriptions, and many are based on the running example of a bank enterprise. Important theoretical results are covered, but formal proofs are omitted. In place of proofs, figures and examples are used to suggest why a result is true.
The fundamental concepts and algorithms covered in the book are often based on those used in existing commercial or experimental database systems. The aim is to present these concepts and algorithms in a general setting that is not tied to one particular database system. Details of particular commercial database systems are discussed in the case studies which constitute Part 8 of the book.
The fifth edition of Database System Concepts retains the overall style of prior editions while evolving the content and organization to reflect the changes that are occurring in the way databases are designed, managed, and used.
Key Handles:
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Early coverage of SQL in two chapters
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Think of SQL as doing or creating Queries
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Silberschatz uses a bank analogy throughout his text with Running Examples
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Case studies are incorporated that representa different database, this is in the last Part of the text
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Focuses on cutting edge material, such as xml, web based database systems
Synopsis
In this undergraduate text, which could also serve as a reference, the authors address both the fundamentals behind constructing and maintaining as database as well as describing the most common commercial software available. Topics about relational databases include the relational model, SQL, and other relational languages, those on database design include the E-R model and application design and development, and those on object-based databases include XML. General topics also include data storage and querying, transaction management, data mining and information retrieval, system architecture, advanced topics and case studies. Appendices include information on the network model, hierarchical model, and advanced relational database design contents. A companion web site is now included, and the text has been updated to include new versions and applications of XML and SQL. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR