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DBMS 150 - Database Administration


PREREQUISITES: DBMS 110 - Introduction to Data Analytics 
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: SVAD 111 - Linux and Virtualization Technologies Fundamentals 

PROGRAM: Data Analytics
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LAB HOURS: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2020

Introduces program applications in a database environment with emphasis on installing, configuring, modifying, and maintaining the database by means of structured query language and Enterprise Manager. Students will discuss data structures; indexed and direct file organizations; models of data, including hierarchical, network and relational; storage philosophies, data administration and analysis; design; and implementation.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Describe database architecture.
  2. Perform an installation and configuration of a database.
  3. Configure middle tier services.
  4. Configure and manage the database storage structures.
  5. Create and administer user accounts.
  6. Perform basic backup and recovery of a database.
  7. Create and implement a plan to manage users and schemas.
  8. Construct and implement a plan for the management of data and concurrency.
  9. Perform administration and monitoring of undo data.
  10. Analyze and monitor performance using administration tools to tune the database configuration.
  11. Use the database diagnostic monitor.
  12. Describe concepts relating to database security.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Structured Query Language SQL

Database space requirements

Database management

Database Components and Architecture

Installation and Configuration

Network Environment Configuration

Database Creation and Configuration

Database Encryption

Database Storage and Schema Objects

File System Encryption

Moving Data

Communication Encryption

Database Instance

Transaction Commit and Undo

Data Concurrency

Backup and Recovery

Security and Auditing

Database, Table, and Record Locking

Database Compression

Distributed and Fragmented Databases

Security Roles and Permissions
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)