Introduction to Database Systems provides a comprehensive approach to the subject from the perspective of knowledge and foundation of Database Management System. This book discusses current database techniques, trends and developments and offers a balanced coverage of the theoretical and practical aspect of Database and its Management including the implementation.

• • Coverage of PL/SQL • Coverage of datawarehousing concept • Strong and expanded coverage of the relational model

Preface / Introduction to Database Systems / Introduction to Data Models / Centralized and Distributed Database System / Entity Relationship Model / Data Processing Concepts / File Organization / Relational Model / Schema Refinement and Normal Forms / SQL Queries / Relational Algebra and Calculus / Transaction Management / Concurrency Control / Database Recovery Techniques / Database Security / Query Processing and Optimization / Data Warehousing and Data Mining / Concept of Objects / Emerging Database Technologists and Applications / Some ER Diagram Examples / Glossary / MCQ’s / Index.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students