Course Outline

Introduction to Databases for Government

  • What is a database?
  • Types of databases
  • Introduction to relational databases
  • Database Management Systems (DBMS) overview
  • Functions of a DBMS
  • Popular DBMS software for government

Database Design Fundamentals

  • Conceptual, logical, and physical data models
  • Introduction to Entity-Relationship (ER) modeling
  • Creating ER diagrams
  • Entities, attributes, and relationships

Normalization and Database Design

  • Normal forms (1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF)
  • Benefits of normalization for government data integrity
  • Practical examples of normalization in a governmental context
  • Denormalization and its uses in public sector applications

Introduction to SQL for Government

  • SQL syntax and structure
  • Data types in SQL
  • CREATE, ALTER, DROP statements
  • Constraints (PRIMARY KEY, FOREIGN KEY, UNIQUE, NOT NULL)

SQL Data Manipulation for Government

  • INSERT statement
  • Bulk insert operations
  • UPDATE and DELETE statements
  • Using WHERE clause for data filtering in government databases

Querying Data with SQL for Government

  • SELECT statement
  • Filtering data with WHERE clause
  • Sorting data with ORDER BY
  • Using LIMIT and OFFSET for efficient data retrieval in government systems

Advanced SQL Concepts for Government

  • INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, FULL JOIN
  • Writing subqueries to enhance query complexity
  • GROUP BY and HAVING clauses for data aggregation
  • Aggregate functions (COUNT, SUM, AVG, MAX, MIN)

Working with Indexes and Views for Government

  • Creating and using indexes to improve query performance
  • Pros and cons of indexes in government databases
  • Creating and managing views to simplify complex queries
  • Using views to streamline data access for government users

Database Security and Transactions for Government

  • User roles and permissions for secure database management
  • Implementing security best practices in government databases
  • ACID properties to ensure transactional integrity
  • COMMIT and ROLLBACK statements for transaction control

Database Optimization and Maintenance for Government

  • Analyzing and optimizing SQL queries for efficient performance
  • Using EXPLAIN plan to understand query execution
  • Backup strategies to ensure data availability and recovery
  • Restoring databases in a government environment

Summary and Next Steps for Government

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of computer operations for government

Audience

  • Database administrators for government
  • IT professionals for government
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