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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 MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 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

 
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