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Prescription: DB700 (DB300)Database Management Systems (DBMS)

Credits 7

Student Learning hours 70

Content Revised pre 1996

Prescription Expiry Date Nov 2005


Level and Assessment Schedule
TopicsHighest
Skill Level
Suggested
Assessment
Percentage
1 Database Performance Issues P 20
2 Case Study P 80

100


The Student Will

1Database Performance Issues
C1.1Identify factors affecting the performance of a database environment.
P1.2Given a logical and physical design take recovery, restart, audit and security controls information into consideration and modify the schema design accordingly.
P1.3Modify a database design on performance considerations, with particular emphasis on response-critical transactions.
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2Case Study
PGiven comprehensive information and statement of requirements from a realistic business situation:
-design a complete database structure
-select a technically appropriate and cost-effective DBMS
-implement the database and load it with sample data
-examine its performance and tune the database to optimise transaction performance
-identify and resolve security issues applicable to this database
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