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Relational Database Technology
Introduction into key Concepts of
Relational DataBase Management Systems (RDBMS)
- Summer Term 2011 Course Description
Objective:
If you are interested to learn about the fundamentals of information management and the most
exciting aspects of modern relational database technology, this course is for you. It delivers the
core information you need and will get you well prepared not only for any subsequent more
advanced course in relational database systems and computer science, but also for your future job
assignments in any Industry.
Content:
The content of the course is outlined in the table below: after an overview on the key RDBMS
concepts and key aspects of IBM’s DB2 system, we will focus on important database
administration topics, the basic principles of SQL programming, and fundamentals on application
programming. An excursion into interesting database performance aspects (for instance
concurrency and isolation levels) with industry examples will complete the scope. Throughout
these RDBMS lectures, we will confirm your knowledge with interesting exercises.
Outline:
Day
Lecture Topics
13.05.2011
Introduction and Lecture Objectives/Scope
Overview of Relational DataBase Management
Systems (RDBMS)
Database Security Aspects (Authentication,
Authorization, Privileges, …)
Database Objects (Data Types, Schemas, Tables,
Views, Indexes, Buffer Pools, …)
Database Administration (Controlling Data Access,
Data Storage Management, …)
Basic SQL Statements (Data Retrieval, simple
27.05.2011
Queries, Examples, …)
10.06.2011
24.06.2011
Basic SQL Statements (Data Definition Language,
Working with Data, …)
Fundamentals in Application Programming
IBM DB2: pureXML Storage Engine
Performance Concepts
Performance Optimization
IBM DB2: Newest Functions and Features
RDBMS – Trends and Directions
Summary
Preparation for Final Exam
Organization:
The course is held as a lecture with accompanying exercises.
Language:
All lectures will be in English.
Audience:
This course addresses specifically students in the “Internet Economics” Masters Program as well
as VWL Diploma and B.Sc students with “Pflichtwahlfach Wirtschaftsinformatik”.
Accompanying Literature
Obligatory:
(none)
Supplementary:
•
Baklarz, Eaton, Tassi, Zikopoulos: Break Free with DB2 9.7 – A Tour of Cost-Slashing New
Features, ISBN: 9780071703017, Mc Graw Hill, 2010
•
Baklarz, Zikopoulos: DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, DBA Guide, Reference, and
Exam Prep, 6th Edition, ISBN: 013185514X, IBM Press, 2008
•
Chong, Dang, Snow, Wang: Understanding DB2: Learning visually with Examples, 2nd
Edition, ISBN: 0131580183, IBM Press, 2007
Freiburg, 07.02.2011
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•
Date: Date on Database: Writings 2000-2006, ISBN: 159059746X, Apress L.P., 2006
•
Dreibelbis, Hechler, Milman, Oberhofer, Van Run, Wolfson: Enterprise Master Data
Management – An SOA Approach to Managing Core Information, ISBN: 0132366258,
Pearson Education, IBM Press, 2008
•
Eaton, Baklarz, Katsnelson, Zikopoulos: IBM DB2 Version 9 New Features, ISBN:
0072264594, McGraw-Hill, 2007
•
Elmasri, Navathe: Fundamentals of Database Systems, 5th Edition, ISBN: 0321369574,
Pearson Education, IBM Press2006
•
Godinez, Hechler, Koenig, Lockwood, Oberhofer, Schroeck: The Art of Enterprise
Information Architecture – A Systems-Based Approach for Unlocking Business Insight,
ISBN: 0137035713, Pearson Education, IBM Press, 2010
•
Sanders: DB2 UDB V8.1 Certification Exam 703 Study Guide, ISBN 0131840495, IBM
Press, 2004
•
Sanders: DB2 UDB V8.1 Certification Exams 701 and 706 Study Guide, ISBN:
0131840487, IBM Press, 2004
•
Stewart: IBM DB2 Database Interview Questions, Answers and Explanations: IBM DB2
Certification Review, ISBN: 1933804351, Equity Press, 2006
•
Van der Lans: Introduction to SQL: Mastering the Relational Database Language, 4th
Edition, ISBN: 0321305965, Pearson Education, 2006
Further references will be provided throughout the course.
Timeframe and Location
Time:
13.05.2011, 9 – 12 h and 13 – 16 h
27.05.2011, 9 – 12 h and 13 – 16 h
10.06.2011, 9 – 12 h and 13 – 16 h
24.06.2011, 9 – 12 h and 13 – 16 h
Location:
13.05., 27.05., 10.06.2011 H 1221
24.06.11 tba
Freiburg, 07.02.2011
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Policies and Procedures
Grading:
You have to pass a final exam (closed-book).
Credit points:
Upon successful completion of the course you will receive 4 credit points.
Contact
Lecturer:
Eberhard Hechler, Chief Architect, SCITA, Executive IT Architect
IBM Boeblingen Research and Development Laboratories
IBM Deutschland Research & Development GmbH
Information Management Development
Schönaicher Str. 220
D-71032 Böblingen, Germany
Phone: +49-(0)7031-16-3999
Mobile: +49-(0)170-456-8453
Fax:
+49-(0)7031-16-3303
Email: [email protected]
Chair:
Prof. Dr. Dirk Neumann
University of Freiburg
Chair of Information Systems
Platz der Alten Synagoge
D-79085 Freiburg
Phone: +49-(0)761-203-2395
Fax:
+49-(0)761-203-2416
Web:
http://www.vwl.uni-freiburg.de/wi
email: [email protected]
Freiburg, 07.02.2011
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