Database Management

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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.

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.