Database design
I can design a relational database structure for a given scenario.
Database design
I can design a relational database structure for a given scenario.
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Key learning points
- A DBMS is a software application that allows a database administrator to maintain one or more relational databases.
- A data model helps visualise how data is structured for a given scenario, including the relationships between elements.
- One of the easiest ways to show how data is organised is by using an entity-relationship diagram (ERD).
Keywords
DBMS - DataBase Management System: a software package that allows a database administrator to maintain one or more databases
ERD - Entity Relationship Diagram: a diagram that shows the relationship between two or more entities
Entity - something about which data will be stored, e.g. a customer or booking
Common misconception
A DBMS is only used for storing data.
While storage is a major function, a DBMS also provides data security, integrity and querying capabilities.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
A set of related fields for one object
A category heading in a table
An attribute that uniquely identifies a record
A field that links to a primary key in another table
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
A collection of related data arranged in rows and columns
A single category of data within a table, such as "Name"
All the data about one item, shown as a row in a table
A search or request to find or analyse specific data in a database
A formatted summary or printout of selected data
A user-friendly way to enter or view data in a database