Understanding Data Flow in Advanced Database Systems

Database Language

Enables creation and management of database structures.

Data Management

Processes of adding, deleting, and modifying data.

Complex Queries

Transform raw data into useful information.

User Effort

Minimal effort required for basic database functions.

Command Structure

Syntax must be easy to learn and use.

Portability

Conforms to standards across different RDBMS.

RDBMS

Relational Database Management System.

Data Types

Different formats for data stored in tables.

Table Constraints

Rules applied to data in a table.

Indexes

Data structure to improve query performance.

Database Models

Frameworks for organizing and structuring data.

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Data Definition Language (DDL)

SQL commands to create database objects.

Data Manipulation Language (DML)

SQL commands to modify and retrieve data.

Nonprocedural Language

Commands specify what to do, not how.

ANSI SQL

Standard SQL version approved by American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

ISO SQL

International standard for SQL compliance.

Schema

Logical grouping of related database objects.

Referential Integrity

Ensures data consistency between related tables.

Data Types

Defines types of data stored in databases.

CHAR

Fixed-length character data, 1 to 255 characters.

VARCHAR

Variable-length character data, 1 to 2000 characters.

Decimal

Numeric data with specified precision and scale.

INT

Stores integer values only.

SMALLINT

Stores small integer values only.

DATE Formats

Common formats include DD-MON-YYYY and MM/DD/YYYY.

Table

Collection of related data in rows and columns.

Optional Relationship

One entity may exist without a reference to another.

MS SQL Server

A relational database management system by Microsoft.

MySQL

An open-source relational database management system.

decimal(10,4)

Data type for fixed-point numbers with 4 decimal places.

UNIQUE

Prevents duplicate values in specified columns.

CHECK

Limits accepted values for a column.

DEFAULT

Sets default values for columns without assigned values.

Nullability

Indicates if a column can accept null values.

T-SQL

Transact-SQL, SQL Server's proprietary extension.

constraint

Defines rules for data integrity in tables.

on delete cascade

Automatically deletes related records in foreign key.

Foreign Key

Column linking to primary key in another table.

Delete Cascade

Automatically deletes related records upon deletion.

On Update Cascade

Automatically updates related records upon update.

Primary Key

Unique identifier for table records.

Auto Increment

Automatically generates unique values for new records.

Unique Index

Prevents duplicate values in specified column.

Create Index Command

SQL command to create an index on columns.

Composite Index

Index using multiple columns for efficiency.

Decimal Data Type

Stores exact numeric values with fixed decimal points.

SQL Server

Relational database management system by Microsoft.

MySQL

Open-source relational database management system.

RDBMS

Relational Database Management System, organizes data in tables.

Index Structure

Organizes data for efficient retrieval and management.

Index Attribute

Column(s) used to create an index.

Search Key

Field used to perform searches in a database.

Conditional Expression

Expression used to filter records based on conditions.

Ascending Order

Default sorting order for index results.

Descending Order

Sorting order that lists results from high to low.

Error Message

Notification of issues during database operations.

Record Deletion

Process of removing a row from a database table.

Test Code

Identifier for a specific test in a database.

Index

A database structure to improve query performance.

Unique Index

Prevents duplicate values in specified columns.

SQL Command

Instructions for managing databases using SQL.

CREATE INDEX

Command to create an index on a table.

DROP INDEX

Command to remove an existing index.

Primary Key

Unique identifier for a record in a table.

Foreign Key

Column linking to a primary key in another table.

Cascading Delete

Automatically deletes related records in child tables.

VARCHAR

Variable-length string data type in SQL.

CHAR

Fixed-length string data type in SQL.

DECIMAL

Numeric data type with fixed precision and scale.

IDENTITY

Automatically generates unique integer values.

Database Systems

Structured collection of data managed by a DBMS.

INSERT command

Used to add new records to a table.

INSERT syntax

INSERT INTO tablename VALUES (value1, ...);

NULL value

Represents missing or undefined data.

Optional attributes

Columns that can accept NULL values.

SELECT command

Retrieves data from a database table.

SELECT syntax

SELECT columnlist FROM tablename.

Wildcard character

Symbol (*) to select all attributes.

UPDATE command

Modifies existing records in a table.

MySQL insert requirement

Must specify column names when inserting.

SQL Server insert

Allows inserting without specifying column names.

Insert with NULL

Use NULL for missing attribute values.

Insert with required values

Specify only required attributes in insert.

RETURN data

Process of fetching data from a table.

UPDATE

Modifies existing records in a table.

SET

Assigns new values to specified columns.

WHERE

Filters records based on specified conditions.

DELETE

Removes records from a table.

INSERT

Adds new records to a table.

Subquery

A query nested inside another query.

Data Type

Defines the type of data a column can hold.

VARCHAR

Variable-length string data type.

DECIMAL

Fixed-point number data type.

IDENTITY

Auto-incrementing integer for primary keys.

INSERT INTO

Adds new rows to a specified table.

SELECT columnlist

Specifies columns to retrieve in a query.

FROM tablelist

Indicates the source table(s) for a query.

Condition List

Set of criteria for filtering query results.

Logical Operators

AND, OR, NOT used in WHERE clauses.