Database Management
Develop an 8- to 10-slide PowerPoint presentation in which you:
Describe the history and evolution of databases. Address each of the following:
Flat files
Early data management systems
Relational database systems
NoSQL
Compare open source database systems to commercial database systems.
Analyze the benefits and challenges of open source database systems and commercial database systems. Be specific and provide examples.
Analyze the use of databases as the foundation for health-related information systems. Be specific and provide examples.
Provide current references within 5 years in APA style at the end of your presentation
Sample Solution
Slide 1: Title slide: "History and Evolution of Databases"
Slide 2: Introduction:
- Introduce the topic of databases.
- Define a database and explain its purpose.
- Discuss the history of databases and how they have evolved over time.
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Slide 3: Flat files:
- Describe flat files and how they are used to store data.
- Discuss the limitations of flat files.
Slide 4: Early data management systems:
- Describe early data management systems and how they addressed the limitations of flat files.
- Discuss the challenges of early data management systems.
Slide 5: Relational database systems:
- Describe relational database systems and how they are different from early data management systems.
- Discuss the benefits of relational database systems.
Slide 6: NoSQL:
- Describe NoSQL database systems and how they are different from relational database systems.
- Discuss the benefits of NoSQL database systems.
Slide 7: Open source database systems:
- Define open source software and explain its benefits.
- List some popular open source database systems.
Slide 8: Commercial database systems:
- Define commercial software and explain its benefits.
- List some popular commercial database systems.
Slide 9: Benefits and challenges of open source database systems:
- Discuss the benefits of open source database systems, such as their low cost and flexibility.
- Discuss the challenges of open source database systems, such as the lack of support and the need for technical expertise.
Slide 10: Benefits and challenges of commercial database systems:
- Discuss the benefits of commercial database systems, such as their high level of support and their ease of use.
- Discuss the challenges of commercial database systems, such as their high cost and the lack of flexibility.
Slide 11: Use of databases as the foundation for health-related information systems:
- Discuss how databases are used to store and manage health-related data.
- Provide examples of health-related information systems that use databases.