Understanding Databases Course

Explore database details with this course on database purposes, functions and more.

18 minutes

Course description

Databases are used every day by millions of people, and not many of them know what a database really is. In this course, you’ll explore the purpose and functions of databases, the role of relational databases, essential tools and components, database permissions and more.

Syllabus

Ask Me Anything about Databases

Video - 00:06:00
In this episode, Scott discusses additional questions about persistence, IOPS, non-relational databases and database permissions.
Database Details

Video - 00:06:00
In this episode, Scott explains how relational databases rely on interlinked tables to make data entry and queries fast and efficient. In the process, you’ll examine essential components of databases, tools you’ll use a lot in every aspect of information technology.
Introduction to Databases

Video - 00:06:00
In this episode, Scott describes the purpose and functions of databases, information gathering and querying tools used every day by millions of people. The episode provides a motivation for why we use databases (rather than flat-file documents or spreadsheets) once the amount and variety of information desired gets big.

Meet the author

Mike Meyers

Mike Meyers, affectionately called the "Alpha Geek," is the industry's leading authority on CompTIA certifications. He is the president and co-founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a provider of PC and network repair seminars, books, videos and courseware for thousands of organizations throughout the world. Mike has been involved in the computer and network repair industry since 1987 as a technician, instructor, author, consultant and speaker. He has sold over a million IT and certification books, including the best-selling CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide and CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide. He has personally taught thousands of students, including U.S. senators, U.S. Supreme Court Justices, members of the United Nation, every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, many branches of the Department of Justice, hundreds of corporate clients and academic students at every level.
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