Database Management MariaDB Tutorials: A Fundamental CourseI. Introduction to Database Management- Definition and importance of database management
- Types of databases: relational, object-oriented, hierarchical, etc.
- Introduction to MariaDB: features and advantages
- Understanding database management systems (DBMS)
- Role of a database administrator (DBA)
II. Data Modeling- Conceptual, logical, and physical data models
- Entity-relationship (ER) diagrams and their components
- Cardinality and relationships between entities
- Normalization: first, second, and third normal forms
- Denormalization and its implications
III. Relational Database Design- Tables, rows, and columns
- Primary keys and foreign keys
- Creating relationships between tables
- Indexing and its importance
- Structuring tables for optimal performance
IV. Querying Data- SQL (Structured Query Language)
- SELECT statement and its various clauses
- Filtering data using WHERE and HAVING clauses
- Sorting data using ORDER BY clause
- Joining tables using INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN
V. Database Security and Administration- User management: creating, modifying, and deleting user accounts
- Granting and revoking privileges
- Implementing access control and permissions
- Database backups and recovery strategies
- Monitoring and optimizing database performance
VI. Data Manipulation- Inserting data into tables using INSERT statement
- Updating existing data using UPDATE statement
- Deleting data using DELETE statement
- Bulk operations using INSERT INTO SELECT and DELETE FROM SELECT
- Data validation and error handling
VII. Advanced Database Concepts- Views and their applications
- Stored procedures and functions
- Triggers and their role in database automation
- Transactions and ACID properties
- Handling concurrency and locking
VIII. Database Connectivity- Connecting to databases using MariaDB client applications
- Using programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, PHP) to interact with databases
- Executing SQL queries from programming code
- Retrieving and manipulating data using APIs and libraries
IX. Database Performance Tuning- Identifying performance bottlenecks
- Analyzing query execution plans
- Optimizing database schema and indexing strategies
- Caching mechanisms and their benefits
- Load balancing and high availability techniques
X. Case Studies and Hands-on Projects- Real-world scenarios and case studies
- Designing and implementing a database solution
- Performing data analysis and reporting
- Troubleshooting and resolving database issues
- Collaboration and teamwork on database projects
Conclusion- Recap of key concepts covered in the course
- Importance of continuous learning and staying updated
- Resources and references for further exploration of database management
This course is helpful for the following exams: Database Management