Database Management and Design (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Gary W. Hansen (Author), James V. Hansen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0133088006 | ISBN-13: 978-0133088007 | Edition: 2

An updated, introductory management book which discusses object oriented data modeling and client server platforms. KEY FEATURES: It explores management and design within the context of the database development life cycle.

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From the Publisher

Comprehensive coverage of business database systems is organized around the database development life cycle, providing a basis for discussing conceptual and implementation design, database implementation, and the management environment. Conceptual data modeling serves as a premise for a discussion of conceptual design and as a means for design implementation using the relational, hierarchical, and network models. Client/server database implementations and knowledge–base systems are included among database planning and administration, DBMS selection, and security and integrity that are formulated into a framework of strategic and tactical management issues.

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Key Benefit: An updated, introductory management book which discusses object oriented data modeling and client server platforms. Key FEATURES: It explores management and design within the context of the database development life cycle.

Product Details

• Paperback: 582 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (October 2, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0133088006
• ISBN-13: 978-0133088007
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,359,726 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent foundation for database design!, March 12, 2004

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chriswoodut (Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Database Management and Design (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I used this book and even had a class from Gary Hansen. This book is well written and has been the foundation of my early career since I have been designing and building a corporate e-commerce site for the past several years. I can't count how many meetings I have been in where the concepts in this book have come into play. I'm even more baffled by those that are programmers that lack the skills and concepts taught in this book. The book has great examples and walks through explaining some potentionally confusing concepts in a manner that is understandable.

I'm now looking to buy a copy so that my co-workers can learn the database skills they really should have.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very clear, lots of samples, July 22, 2002

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Diego Bravo Estrada (Miami Beach, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Database Management and Design (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I was using some database products in an "informal" way
since 10 years ago. This book helped me to clarify several
concepts needed for a good foundation in database design.
The examples are very well designed, most involving "classical"
situations, but presented with several degrees of dificulty.
The style is a bit dense at first, but easily readable.

This recommentation is obvious, but not always followed: read
this kind of material before trying to learn from the database

"concepts" included in the specific product's guide.