Foster E.C., Godbole S. Database Systems: A Pragmatic Approach

Second Edition. — Apress, 2016. — 619 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4842-1192-2.This is a classroom textbook providing a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the theory and practice of database systems as they are used in corporate software development.
The book discusses the database as an essential component of a software system, as well as a valuable, mission critical corporate resource. New in this second edition is updated SQL content covering the latest release of the Oracle Database Management System along with a reorganized sequence of the topics which is more useful for teaching. Also included are revised and additional illustrations, as well as a new chapter on using relational databases to anchor large, complex management support systems. There is also added reference content in the appendixes.
The book is based on lecture notes that have been tested and proven over several years, with outstanding results. It also exemplifies mastery of the technique of combining and balancing theory with practice, to give students their best chance at success.
The book discusses concepts, principles, design, implementation, and management issues of databases. Each chapter is organized systematically into brief, reader-friendly sections, with itemization of the important points to be remembered. It adopts a methodical and pragmatic approach to solving database systems problems. Diagrams and illustrations also sum up the salient points to enhance learning. Additionally, the book includes a number of Elvis Foster's original methodologies that add clarity and creativity to the database modeling and design experience, while making a novel contribution to the discipline. These features combine to make Database Systems: A Pragmatic Approach an excellent textbook for students and reader-friendly resource on database theory for the practitioner.Preliminary Topics
Introduction to Database Systems
The Database System Environment
The Relational Database Model
The Relational Model
Integrity Rules and Normalization
Database Modeling and Design
Database User Interface Design
Relational Algebra
Relational Calculus
Refl ective Look at the Relational Database Model
The Structured Query Language
Overview of SQL
SQL Data Defi nition Statements
SQL Data Manipulation Statements
Logical Views and System Security
The System Catalog
Some Limitations of SQL
Advanced Topics
Database Administration
Distributed Database Systems
Object Databases
Data Warehousing
Web-Accessible Databases
Using Database Systems to Anchor Management
Support Systems
Overview of Selected DBMS Suites
Overview of Oracle
Overview of DB2
Overview of MySQL
Overview of Microsoft SQL Server
Appendices
Appendix A1: Review of Trees
Appendix A2: Review of Hashing
Appendix A3: Review of Information-Gathering Techniques
Appendix A4: BNF Syntax for Selected SQL Statements
Appendix A5: Sample Exercises and Examination Questions