Fundamentals of Database System

This book primarily introduces you about the fundamental concepts of database systems. It tries to address the fundamental concepts necessary for designing, using, and implementing database systems and database applications. The fundamentals of database modeling and design, the languages and models provided by the database management systems, and database system implementation techniques are stressed. In addition, the fundamental building blocks of a relational database system; Entity, Attributes, Relationships and constraints are addressed and properly discussed in the book. The different phases of database development project are discussed along with the processes and deliverables. Moreover, in the last chapter of the book, it highlights advanced features of a database system. Lastly, the book is meant to be used as a textbook for a one- or two-semester course in database systems at the junior, senior or graduate level, and as a reference book.