Choosing a database is an important task that every company must carefully consider. Two types of databases that a company may consider are open source and proprietary. Both open source and proprietary databases have numerous advantages and disadvantages. In this paper we will discuss some of these advantages and disadvantages. We will also discuss some things that a company should consider when they are choosing a database. There are many different types of open source databases. Some of these include MySQL and PostgreSQL. In addition to being cost free MySQL is very reliable and easy to use and fast. This makes it a great choice for many companies. PostgreSQL is very powerful as well as reliable. In addition it can be used with all of the major operating systems. PostgreSQL is a great choice for companies because it can handle vast amounts of information. Proprietary databases are something that most people are aware of. Some examples of proprietary databases include Lexis-Nexis, STN and DIALOG. Lexis-Nexis offers a variety of products and is used mainly with corporate, legal and government accounts. STN offers a large amount resource for its customers. DIALOG is one of the earlier databases that still have a lot to offer. Like STN it offers multiple products and multiple resources. Before a company can choose any particular database it may be best to first choose whether you should use an open source database or a proprietary one. There are some obvious benefits to open source databases. First of all open source databases are cost effective and often offer features that are comparable to or even better than those of proprietary
Normalization is an important part of database design. Research and comment on Normalization and any experience that you may have had with this technique. The concept of improving a database through normalization revolves around the ideas of efficiency and relationship building. Normalization improves design and is widely used. Two goals exist in this pursuit; they are “eliminating redundant data…and ensuring dependencies make sense (only storing related data in a table)” (Chapple, 2013). Redundancies…
Database Design Dustin Brown DBM380 March 23rd, 2015 Debra Martin Database Design Databases are a key elements of today’s business world. Almost every company in the world makes use of databases to help store, process, and utilize information to achieve various tasks and goals. To get the most out of databases companies employ database management systems. In this paper we will be taking a look at what database systems are, as well as the architecture that defines them. Before we begin it is important…
Week 1 Individual: Database Design Kristin M. Sullivan DBM/380 May 19, 2014 Sandra Graca Database systems are designed to allow developers to create a database, fill it with information and be able to call up that information and change it as necessary. This also allows the user not to worry about data storage and retrieval. Some of the other aspects to database systems are: “User access and security management systems provide appropriate data access to multiple users while protecting…
Database Environment Brandon Smith DBM/380 10-8-2012 Kenneth Hoskins Database Environment “A database is a structured collection of records or data that is stored in a computer system. In order for a database to be truly functional, it must not only store large amounts of record, but also be able to access those records fast and efficiently. In addition, new information and changes should also be easy to input.” (tech-faq.com) To be useful over a long term the database should be able…
Database Design Life Cycle Requirements Analysis The end state of this database is that the supervisor and forensic examiners of the digital forensics unit will be able to access both historical and current data on the forensics examinations processed thought the forensics lab. Statistical data will be available as it relates to the types of crimes that require digital forensic examinations, if there are cases that involve repeat offenders and the success rate of closed cases. Design Conceptual…
IT/260 Database Design Document Personal Music Library Prepared By: Date Modified: 02/23/2014 Week: nine Part 1: Introduction (due Week in Two) a) Application Summary: I chose the Personal Music Library, were I will use a program and database manager to download and save all my music in alphabetical order so I have easy access to my music and I will be able to search by artist or song title. b) Database Software: I will use a…
Feedback on Your Choices in Volunteer Now: A Role-Playing Simulation on Database Design Name: Madisyn Olguin 1. Entity Choices Points: 9 out of 9 Your choices for the entities are listed below, along with correct answers: Your Choices Correct Choices Points Earned Organizations Volunteers 0 Volunteers Organizations 0 VolunteerActivities VolunteerActivities 3 Total Points 9 Well done! 2. Should activities be attributes in the Volunteers table? Points: 5 out of 5 You selected No. Good…
questions posted in the database. h. Entity- is an event or characteristic of something that a database will contain. I. Attribute- are “characteristics” of an entity that contain more or more “relationships”.Ex. ( John Doe (Entity), Home and phone number, Home address (Attributes). 2. What are the categories or types of entities you would normally identify in your database design? Types of entities in a basic database are Employees, Customers, Inventories, Suppliers. Most databases are having organized…
Database Systems and Their Architecture Design Victoria Thompson April 13, 2015 DBM/380 Instructor Scott Cain Database Systems and Their Architectural Design According to PCMag Digital Group (1996-2015) a database system is defined as "software that controls the organization, storage, retrieval, security, and integrity of data in a database" (para. 1). Database systems consist of the following four components- end users, database application(s),the database management system, and the database…
