Database Systems: Concepts, Design and Applications

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Chapter 1. Introduction to Database Systems

Introduction

Basic Concepts and Definitions

Data Dictionary

Database

Database System

Data Administrator (DA)

Database Administrator (DBA)

File-Oriented System versus Database System

Historical Perspective of Database Systems

Database Language

Transaction Management

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