CIS3345:
Management Information Systems

Spring, 2015

Chapter 5 References
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Site: http://library.thinkquest.org/C0115420/Cyber-club 800x600/DatabaseS/Types of Databases.htm
  • Databases
    Describes what a databases is, the parts of a database, how databases work and the types of databases
Site: http://audilab.bmed.mcgill.ca/~funnell/Bacon/DBMS/dbms.html
  • Databases
    Explains what a DBMS is, the database organization, and illustrates and describes the types of databases.
Site: http://www.umsl.edu/~sauter/analysis/er/er_intro.html
  • how to develop an entity relationship diagram
    gives an example of how it would be used in real life setting
Site: http://kb.iu.edu/data/adrk.html
  • What is DBMS?
    it gives characteristics and definition of a DBMS
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database
  • Databases
    It tells us more about the history of databases and different types of them. Helped me understand a little more of chapter 5.
  • this is one of my favorite sites, it is always so informative. It is interesting to see it uses some of the same terminology as we do in class.
  • Some more stuff regarding Databases! YAY!
  • This a an interesting site with plenty of topics to review and discuss
  • Provides good information as to what a database is and how they work. Quick read.
  • Definition of database , databese management system
  • Provides good information as to what a database is and how they work. Quick read.
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_management_system
  • Database management system
    This page gives a genaeral description of a database. It also gives some history of how databases were developed.
  • It describe the types of database covered in class.
  • This website defines an entity relationship diagram and its components.
  • This site basically gives a overview of the DMBS in past and present society.
  • This page describes the database management system from a more detailed view.
  • this site gives you full definition, overview and history on database management systems...DBMS is a computer software that manages the databases and use a variety of models
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_management
  • Overview of Data Resource Management
    Great website to get information regarding Data Resource Management
Site: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/router.htm
  • How Routers Work
    Simple and concrete explenation of how Routers function
Site: http://philip.greenspun.com/sql/introduction.html
  • The beginning of the database management systems
    i like because it gives specific information how database management started
  • this is a thorough site with a history of the old way, the new way, and the benefits of both.
  • Not only does this site provode the history, the definition but also the uses and instructions on how to use the DBMS. It provides an extended history and outlook of the database managment and the implications to business and international business.
Site: http://www.geekgirls.com/menu_databases.htm
  • Databases
    It gives you an introduction to databasic and guides you to creating a database design from scratch.
Site: http://www.horsburgh.com/h_dataw.html
  • Data Warehouse Design
    This site gives you the most important questions on how and why a business should start its own data warehouse
Site: http://philip.greenspun.com/panda/databases-choosing
  • Relational database information
    This website describes what a RDBMS is and how it works and other useful information.
  • This website describes the importance of developing and implementing a database management system and the impact of a successful system and the potential lack of productivity and efficiency that would come with a system that does not successfully manage the information to be processed. It also describes how a relational database management system (RDBMS) is the most widely used because it is a system that is best able to relate data to every particular situation and thus apply the data in the best way possible and thus creating a successful management of data.
Site: http://databases.about.com/od/specificproducts/a/whatisadatabase.htm
  • About Databases
    i really like this link because it explain and made the concept very simple. Also i provides hyperlinks to related web sites that talk about databases.
  • The information was okay. But I wanted to learn more about forming database relationship on ACCESS...
  • This article talks about what a database is and compares it to a spreadsheet.
Site: http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/11-3021.00
  • what database administrators do
    I like the site because it gives detailed information of Computer Information System Managers. This is a job outlook website, and gives detailed information about all types of jobs.
Site: http://www.xml.com/pub/a/98/10/guide0.html
  • Introduction to XML
    This site is very useful in explaining the basics of XML extensively.
Site: http://www.xml.com/pub/a/98/10/guide0.html
  • Database management system
    It gives an explanation of what a Database Management System is and gives examples of database applications
Site: http://www.quest.com/database_management/
  • Database management
    Contains products, reviews and services regarding database management
  • looking through the site i would say that unless you know somthing about database management
Site: http://dbms.ca/concepts/types.html
  • Types of Databases
    this website helps you understand the evolution of databases, and types of databases.
Site: http://www.thearling.com
  • data mining and other analytic technologies.
    Information about data mining include things like: what is it good for, how it is used in the real world, an overview of some of the most common data mining algorithms in use today.
Site: http://support.alphasoftware.com/alphafivehelp/Getting_Started/Database_Maintenance.htm
  • this page tells about several database maintenance tasks that you can perform to keep your database updated, backed up, and secure
    on this page you will find clear and accurate instructions on how to maintain your database (backup, compacting the database, packaging tables, etc)
Site: http://www.answers.com/topic/hierarchical-file-system
  • Hierarchical File System
    It describes what is a hierchical file system, gives you the history and how it was designed.
Site: http://www.WebOffice.com
  • Create your own database!
    This sight explains the functions of a database and helps u to easily create your own online database.
Site: http://infogoal.com/dmc/dmcdrm.htm
  • Directory of Data Resource Management
    This site shows how data is used on different companies, it tells us how to learn about tha data resource management.
  • This page contains information about Data Resource Management (DRM), Information Resource Management (IRM), Metadata, Data Dictionary, and Repository use and management
  • It gives you info bout data resource management, it's still working on being implemented though..
Site:http://www.spss.com/data_mining/
  • I thought this article was interesting because it helped me to understand how data mining can be used to greatly increase a company's revenue, reduce marketing costs, and ensure the greatest accuracy possible.
Site:http://www.tech-faq.com/database.shtml
  • It gives very concrete material, and it is very specific. I liked this website because it also gives all the different data bases available.
  • The website gives a description of what a database is. It includes another type of database that is not given in class, Flat Model Database. It also provides links to get more information on database.
  • This website explains what a database is which is a structured collection of information that is stored in a computer system.In order for a database to be successfully functional is if it stores a large amount of information that is easy to access. It also explains the different types of databases which are Flat Model, Hierarchical Model, Relational Model and Nety model.
  • This website provides a lot of information about what a database is and about the many types of databases that exist. It also provides information on how to obtain the different types of databases.
Site: http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/database_management_system_DBMS.html
  • This page describes the term Database Management
  • Gives a clear example of what it is and also gives good examples to beable to understand clearly what it is.
  • Gives you the definition of database management and examples of when it is used or where it is used
Site:http://www.management-hub.com/database-management-applications.html
  • Good website that can teach you quickly how a DBMS makes and integrates into an existing system.
Site:http://databases.about.com/od/specificproducts/a/whatisadatabase.htm
  • it gives you the definition of what a database is.
Site:http://databases.about.com/od/administration/a/choosing_a_db.htm
  • helps you choose the right database that's right for you or company.
  • This article gives a small description of databases and helps you choose appropriate.
Site:http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/m/metadata.html
  • This website explains the essential importance of how information is stored in data wharehouses
Site:http://databases.about.com/od/specificproducts/a/whatisadatabase.htm
  • database is a mechanism for storing date and they do so through the use of tables, in other words a database is a very important part when you are using excel.
Site:http://www.capterra.com/database-management-software
  • I like the fact that it has different types a data that u can pick from
Site:http://www.adrm.com/7_dw.htm
  • The challenges in designing and building the data warehouse lie in the details related to what the components of the data warehouse will be and structuring them consistent with business practice.
Site:http://www.bitpipe.com/tlist/Data-Management.html
  • This website provides storage of photographs generated in multiple formats.
  • Nice definition of Data resource Managment also called: Managing Data, Data-management, and Enterprise Data Management
Site:http://www.sum-it.nl/cursus/dbdesign/english/intro030.php3
  • This is a great website, it tells you how to create a database, and the problems with bad databases.
  • Very useful, but not very interesting.
Site:http://www.tcc.edu/lrc/infolit/dbases/index.htm
  • Includes: introduction what is a database? what is found in a database? who produces databases? how is a database searched? when is a database used? quiz
Site:http://www.tcc.edu/lrc/infolit/dbases/index.htm
  • Includes: introduction what is a database? what is found in a database? who produces databases? how is a database searched? when is a database used? quiz
Site:http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-dbms.htm
  • This website explains in a simple manner what is a Database Management System
  • DBMS is considered to be one of the oldest components associated with computers. It is a computer software program that is designed as the means of managing all databases that are currently installed on a system hard drive or network.
  • Very informative and gives many examples.
  • This aticle explains in very simple words what a DBMS system is. It also includes a few links to other topics covered by the chapter such as relational databases, how to create a database, etc.
  • It explains what a database management system is. It also gives the four essential elements that are found with every database management system and explains them in detail.
  • Short and describes what it is.
Site:http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/dirinfo/toolkit/topic/com.ibm.director.sdk.t1.doc/PhysicalSchema.pdf
  • It's a research done by CIM based task. PDF file. Very detailed
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encapsulation
  • This web site provides several definitions for encapsulation not only speaking of networking.
Site:http://searchsoa.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid26_gci211896,00.html
  • this website provides a concise, reliable definition for this term.
Site: http://searchsoa.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid26_gci211896,00.html
  • this website provides a concise, reliable definition for this term.
Site:http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/hpsc/dap/index.htm
  • The Data Resources and Management unit collects, analyzes health care data for the purpose of supporting efforts to develop and refine state policies on health care access, utilization, quality and cost;
Site:http://www.management-hub.com/database-management-applications.html
  • this website shows you how dbms integrates into a system
Site:http://tum.mgt.psu.ac.th/intro2IT/sectiontwo/database/database.html
  • This site is about the database concepts. It also has design models of database.
  • this article gives an introduction of what Data Resource Management means. Easy to understand written in a few paragraphs.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchical
  • Information over hierarchical
Site: http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/d/database.html
  • The meaning here seems to go straight forward. Very clear and concise!
  • this site goes into detail about what is a database. it allow for a reinforcement of what we covered.
Site: http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/d/database_management_system_DBMS.html
  • Gives us a broader view of what the meaning of DMS means!
Site:http://searchsqlserver.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid87_gci211895,00.html#
  • tells what a database is and says a few things about most common ones and other items that i saw in the quiz.
  • this site provides you a different definition to what a database is, along with various other components or variations of a database.
  • This article gives you a brief and simple explanation of what a database is, and also provides additional information regarding databases' uses.
Site:http://library.thinkquest.org/C0115420/Cyber-club%20800x600/DatabaseS/Types%20of%20Databases.htm
  • This website talks about the types of databases and goes into detail about each of them.
  • this website contains detailed infomration about the different types of databases such line analytic databases, operational databases, etc. it helps you understand the differences between each kinf of databases.
  • This site is helpful because it explains all the typs of databases and the uses of them. It also contains several links that explain how a database is used and other helpful information to understand how databases operate.
  • The site provides a meaning of a database along with the functions of databases in the real world.Very interesting site with a kids design landscape, but overall very informative and well organized.
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filemaker
  • I really liked this link because it discussed how Filemaker got started and how its is different from other database programs
Site:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_management_system
  • This site has great detail in explaining not only the defenition of DBMS's, but also its feautures, capabilities, etc... (very thorough)
Site:http://www.state.tn.us/finance/oir/dba/
  • It explains in clear form what the mission and importance is of the data resource management.
Site: http://www.albionresearch.com/data_mining/market_basket.php
  • This website defines and describes what a "Market Basket Analysis" is and how it works.
Site: http://databases.about.com/cs/a.htm
  • Different databases are described, detailed information is given on how they work, and how different they are.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metadata
  • This is the definition of metadata according to wikipedia.org the good thing about this entry is it has numerous examples and explainations.
  • very detailed description
  • Provides a full definition and explanation of metadata. It includes its purpose along with various examples.
  • This is a useful website to know everything about metadata; their purpose, examples, levels, types and its uses.
  • Website contains examples and definition for several different types of metadata.
Site: http://library.thinkquest.org/C0115420/Cyber-club 800x600/DatabaseS/Types of Databases.html  
  • Describes everything abour databases sucha as: the definition, parts, types, how databases work.
Site: http://www.library.uq.edu.au/training/skills/what_dbase.html
  • Specific website with a plenty of information
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metadata
  • This is a good definition of the term 'Metadata'
Site: http://www.networkdictionary.com/software/DatabaseWarehouse.php
  • This page provides the use of database warehouse, how it can be use and when. It also provides the defition.
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database
  • Upon reading this website you obtain clarafication as to what exactly a database is and what it can do. Its one of those things that you kind of know what it is, but just need to research and find out exactly what it is.
Site: http://philip.greenspun.com/panda/databases-choosing
  • thorough explanation of SQLs, RDBMS, finding data, etc
  • This website provides a lot of information about database management systems, as well as examples
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_Management
  • This is a good website for the descrition of what a Database managment system is and the Features and capabilities of DBMS.
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DBMS
  • Wikipedia always provides really excellent information and this time provides information about DBMS. DBMS is a very complex set of software programs that controls the organization, storage, management, and retrieval of data in a database.
Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database
  • This encyclopedic section on the computer Database from wikipedia is very well written since it gives a full description of different types of databases and also the history of databases. There's also outside references one can check out for verification of the information given in this wikipedia article.
Site:  http://riki-lb1.vet.ohio-state.edu/mqlin/computec/tutorials/SQLTutorial.htm
  • Interesting website that introduces to the SQ language
Site:  http://www.tdan.com/view-special-features/5440
  • Data administration has not been an effective way to manage an organization's data resource
  • The phrase that got my attention was "Businesses need to manage data as a a resource rather than administer the data".
  • Very informative article. It emphasizes formal data resource management that focuses on the information aspect of information technology to support both the current and the future business information demand of an intelligent learning organization.
  • interesting article about the future of data resource management
  • With the increasing demand for information technology as well as minimization of costs, data resource management has become an even greater part of the Business Sector. Business as well as providers have been forced to adjust in order to continue thriving in their industry.
  • Gives a description of where data resource management is heading in the future, in the business sector, how its changing from administering the data to managing data as critical resource of the organization. It is very dry, but interesting.
  • good article providing info on the subject for unknown users
  • this site describe tha major changes that data resource management has gone through since its beginnings. this site describes the necessity of having a good and innovative program of data resource management.
  • A short essay explaining the new direction for Data Resource Management
  • This websites discusses the future demands for data resource management that allows for the high quality support.
  • This site presents an article describing the new direction data resource management should take. It states that data resource management will depend on the development of an integrated data resource within a common data architecture that improves data understanding and data sharing.
  • An interesting article about Data Resource Management by Michael H. Brackett.
Site:  http://www.25hoursaday.com/StoringAndQueryingXML.html
  • One more great site to help understand the basic XML function.
Site: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/access/HA100644501033.aspx
  • what they are, why you might want to use one, and what the different parts of a database do. The terminology is geared toward Microsoft Office Access 2007 databases, but the concepts apply to all database products.
  • very accurate and helpful account as to what a database is
  • tool for collecting and organizing information
Site:  http://www.answers.com/topic/hierarchical-file-system?cat=technology
  • This website tells you about the hierarchical file system, it's history, it's design, and the functions of each component.
Site:  http://code.google.com/apis/gears/api_database.html
  • I liked how the writer broke down the significance of each level in order for the database to function in good form.
Site: http://www.theukwebdesigncompany.com/articles/types-of-databases.php
  • This site explains in a detail manner the different type of databases.
  • What I like about the website is that it examines the two types of databases, analytical and operational, while providing charts, examples, and tutorials. It is easy to read, organized, and provides pictures which are always helpful.
  • This site has good detail information on several things such as: What is a database, Types of database, Relational database, and Database views. It is easy to understand and it provides pictures.
Site:  http://www.tdan.com/view-special-features/5440
  • A newsletter website about data resource management.
  • Provides a great description of where DMR needs to head into to improve business.
  • What I really liked about this site is how it talks about how resource management can impact business in todays market and if they want to stay competitive what they should do.
Site:  http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/database.html
  • This website contains several databases over several topics can be concidered a data warehouse but on a commercial level
Site:  http://www.imsinc.com/
  • IMS.com assists organizations with processes and services to improve business operations. IMS works diligently to develop the solutions you need to be successful by recognizing the importance of thoroughly understanding your business environment. We then provide solutions that integrate with your business. The knowledge and experience gained with this approach makes IMS, Inc. uniquely qualified to develop the various innovative information solutions that meet even the most demanding business needs.
Site:  http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/197/Computer-Database-Administrator.html
  • I found interesting this web page because It tells us where we can work at and what you will be doing at a data base administrator
  • This article basically describes the position, salary, beniits, and training requirements, as a Computer Database Administrator. I personally found the article interesting because other than the accounting field, computers have always been interesting, plus they make pretty good money.
Site:  http://www.imdb.com/
  • I thought this site was cool, it's a movie database. The data base has not necessary be a datas.
Site:  http://dbms.ca/concepts/introduction.html
  • There are different types of DBMS products: relational, network and hierarchical. The most widely commonly used type of DBMS today is the Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).One very important role of a database management system is to maintain the data definitions for each table and columns in the database.
Site:  http://www.horsburgh.com/h_dataw.html
  • This is an excellent article for those who wish to develop a data warehouse. The article takes you through the steps of the design. The first step involves problem definition and how ignoring this step could lead to disaster. The second step requires needs and analysis in other words what are we going to need for implementation and what are we currently doing that can be changed to be successful. The third step involves the design and prototyping. This step recommends rapid prototyping and provides five keys for this process. The fourth step is development and documentation which involves database and software development. This step also includes documentation guides and manuals, reviews, and testing. The fifth step includes deployment of the database and training of personnel. Training personnel in the use of this database is the best way to ensure success. The sixth step allows for enhancement, this is a very important feature in that it will allow for additional features and flexibility. And the last step, involves the support of a help desk in case problems occur. This will ensure the continued success of the data warehouse. In summary, this Website was very informative and detailed. The Website provided the steps for the implementation of a data warehouse.
Site:  http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/server.102/b14231/ds_concepts.htm#ADMIN028
  • This guide tells you everything you need to know about distributed databases and how to adiministor them.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multidimensional_database
  • Overall good website covers the topic well for those that need further insight.
Site:  http://www.tennessee.gov/finance/oir/dba/
  • This particular system focuses on providing data resource management systems services to for only the state of Tennessee in finance and administration.
  • mission and objectives of the state!
Site:  http://www.digitivity.com/database-management-systems/
  • Provides an overall explanation of the concepto of database management system and also describes the different types of databases that exist: relational, object-oriented, network, distributed, etc
Site:  http://www.wandelcoach.biz/
  • An interesting web page where some common questions are answered. For example it's important to know that database management software has been used for business people for 40years, and nowadays all information is stored in tables.
Site:  http://download-uk.oracle.com/docs/cd/B10501_01/server.920/a96524/c10rsmgr.htm
  • This site is very informative and could be considered a tutorial because it outlines and describes items such as: data reource planning; resource allocation methods; and resource plan directives. It further includes information on effectiveness and performance of this data resource management.
Site:  http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/database_management_system_DBMS.html
  • There are many different types of DBMSs, ranging from small systems that run on personal computers to huge systems that run on mainframes
Site:  http://www.dmreview.com/issues/20010301/3088-1.html
  • The website presents the DRMO as a permanent team made up of people from an entire organization and it explains the importance this department has in the operations and functional areas of the business.
  • It is an article on an online magazine which shows different ways to manage data and the value of it.
  • The page shows the usefulness of having an organization responsible for managing data in a business. It's a little old (2001), but it still applies in some respects.
Site:  http://www.WebOffice.com
  • Aides and guides you in creating your own database
Site:  http://databases.about.com/od/specificproducts/a/whatisadatabase.htm
  • it explains what a database is and what its for.
  • It explains about data bases. Very interesting and worthwhile also easy to read and understand.
Site:  http://www.developer.com/design/article.php/3525076
  • Pretty informative! name says it all.
Site:   http://databases.about.com/cs/tutorials/a/widgetmenu.htm
  • Provides a step-by-step outline on how to create a database using Microsoft Access. Each step is an external link to more in depth information in the form of a tutorial.
Site:  http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-database-management-system.htm
  • Brief and straightforward description of DBMS.
  • this article explains what a database management system is and relates it to basic things that people use almost everyday in order for us to better understand what a database management system really is
Site:  http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/databases/page4796.cfm
  • Helpful article that outline the importance of databases,which can help capture information consistently and effectively.
Site:  http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/access/HP051874421033.aspx
  • The webpage specificly teaches you how to create a database using the access microsoft software
Site:  http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/databases/page4796.cfm
  • Gives great explanation of the importance of data management and the impacts that it creates
Site:  http://www.tdan.com/view-special-features/5440
  • This website leads u to an article written by Michael H. Brackett and explains the importance of how business data should be managed and organized inside any firm and how vital is it for our future.
  • very informative how important is for the correct manegment of data the knowlege of a company information
  • Talks about the future of databases and what actually a database consists of.
  • This website talks about what the future holds for data resource management and how there is different ides and forecasts.
Site:  http://www.infogoal.com/dmc/dmcdrm.htm
  • This site has a complete list of resources on this subject
Site:  http://www.geekinterview.com/kb/Operational-Database.html
  • This website is an article that gives an oversite of what is operational database. it tells you what it is and what is used for.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_management_system
  • This web page gives the history of how databases were developed and general description of a database. It describes the types of database covered in the text book. This website defines an entity relationship diagram and its components.
  • Goes into detail on all the features and capabilities and provides lots of examples.
  • this article in kind of short but explains (briefly) the components of databases.
  • Wikipedia's take on the definition of a Database, and also their applications.
Site:  http://www.dmreview.com/issues/20010301/3088-1.html
  • This article is very interesting because it discuss wuth detail about managing data. It provides a lot of information.
Site:  http://databases.about.com/od/administration/a/choosing_a_db.htm
  • This article is a primer for individuals who are beginning their research into which database will be better suitable for their organization's needs. This article compares and contrasts Desktop vs. Server Database Systems.
Site:   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_management
  • Has a lot of helpful links!!!
Site:  http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/faculty/jason.frand/teacher/technologies/palace/datamining.htm
  • It is accurate and provides examples!
  • I found this website to be really helpful in grasping the concept of Data Mining. The site goes into detail about what the concept is, what it is used for, and which industrys find it most useful.
  • provides information about what data mining is and how it works, the five major elements and levels of analysis
  • Sufficiently informative
Site:  http://www.albionresearch.com/data_mining/market_basket.php
  • This article explains what market-basket analysis is and how businesses used this technique and apply it to analyse data and make decisions.
Site:  http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-dbms.htm
  • this website provides you with the information you need to know about what is a database management system. Its is really helpful explaining the meaning.
  • I found this website that consisted of more information on data base management systems. I was initially trying to find out all the different kinds of software available and I fouund this.
Site:  http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-dbms.htm
  • very good detailed explanation of what a DBMS is. Also gives good examples of database management systems.
Site:  http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/FX100565001033.aspx
  • I usually use this site to get power point templates...this may be helpful to new users who want to get started with access.
Site:   http://database-programmer.blogspot.com/2008/06/using-data-dictionary.html
  • I like this page, because it explains in detail what it is a data dictionary and it also tells you how to use it, it comes with several links of database programers, and also tells you how to build a database.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_management_system
  • This is not the best source, but it does give some useful information on the topic of Database Management Systems. I would suggest this website as a source.
Site:  http://libraryweb.utep.edu/special/special.cfm?page=databases
  • This website show a utep database that we can use for El Paso History information. The digitization and presentation of the Gertrude Fitzgerald Photographs and the Mexican Revolution Photograph Collection were funded in part by a Texas Treasures grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and by funds from the Summerlee Foundation.
Site:  http://www.library.uq.edu.au/iad/ctmeta4.html
  • It is a paper wrtitten which contains some uselful answeres questions about metadata.
  • It shares many similar characteristics to the cataloguing that takes place in libraries, museums and archives.
Site:  http://www.geocities.com/jugranvikas/dbms.htm
  • This website gives you the definition of a database. It also explains what is a database management systems, as well as its advantages and disadvantages.
Site:  http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-dbms.htm
  • I thought this site did not have that much information related to DBMS. I believe it laked more details and other information that was left out in the site itself.
Site:  http://www.verisae.com/Verisae-Energy-Appliance-Overview.html?_kk=ab8330e6-f741-476c-ac2a-c94792ff440f&_kt=2666649027&gclid=CJDBteGWoJYCFRUYgQodQht05g
  • provides great illustration to explain data management
Site:  http://www.aryteltt.com/
  • its a companies website but gives a good explaination on how data resource management works
Site:   http://philip.greenspun.com/panda/databases-choosing.html
  • Did not like the organization of the website. A lot of structured information but lost interest in the length and links on page.
Site:  http://espn.go.com/
  • I visit this site on a daily basis and i enjoy the accessibility as well as the amount of news that it offers the sports fanatic.
Site:   http://www.wisetome.com/technology/database/history-database-systems
  • The site gave a good history abouit Database Management Systems. It was also very informative.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database
  • good website! It thouroughly defined a databas and components and gave other very relevant info on the subject!
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_management_system
  • The website helps describe DBMS and its benefits.
Site:   http://www.dmreview.com/issues/20010301/3088-1.html
  • I found the reading to be very informative and rich with detail. However, I didn't particularly like it in that it was not engaging at all. I found it to be straight forward, yet bland and boring at the same time.
Site:   http://searchoracle.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid41_gci213671,00.html
  • This article describes the criteria Object oriented databases should meet. It also talks about how there is no established standard but you should still try to meet the criteria provided.
Site:  http://audilab.bmed.mcgill.ca/~funnell/Bacon/DBMS/dbms.html
  • Gives you in basic words the definition of databases and it's organization. With each organization it gives you a simple explanation as well as an example with pictures, which makes the webpage interesting.
Site:   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_dependency
  • If you want to know more about data dependency you should read this article. It talks about true dependency,anti-dependency,and putput dependency. Aswell as control dependency and what all this implecates.
Site:  http://www.tdan.com/view-special-features/5440
  • this site talks about developing or emphasizing a new direction for data resource management to take.
Site:  http://www.digitivity.com/database-management-systems/
  • THis page explain the differences between the diferrent database management systems
Site:  http://databases.about.com/od/databasetraining/a/databasesbegin.htm
  • AMAZING, I DID NOT KNOW THE DATABASES WERE SO COMPLICATED AND USEFUL FOR BUSINESSES TODAY. THEY HAVE BECOME NECESARY FOR COMPANIES. WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THEM
Site:  http://web.whittier.edu/academic/business/duran/341MIS/Articles/DATABASE%20MANAGEMENT%20CONCEPTS%20AND%20TERMS.htm
  • it a review of all the definitions cover on the chapter
Site:  http://www.niso.org/publications/press/UnderstandingMetadata.pdf
  • This webpage gives a lot of useful information about metadata, from what is ti, to creating metadata, is not that long, and is not confusing at all. Is in PDF file, but you can see it in HTML.
  • Here's a description on understanding Metadata. An explication of a complicated subject.
  • This site talks about what metadata is, what does it do,how it is structured and created.
Site:  http://www.adrm.com/7_dw.htm
  • it explains a model of how to create a data warehouse model.
Site:  http://www.comphist.org/computing_history/new_page_9.htm
  • The article on this website talks about the evolution of database systems beginning with the file-based form in the 1960's. It goes on to describe the forms of Database Management Systems that soon followed, like Hierarchical, Network, and ultimately relational. This was a very informative site, it helped me to remember what we had initially covered in class and served as a refresher.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database
  • the site is very useful to find a brief but good definition of almost everything you are looking for.
Site:  http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B10501_01/server.920/a96524/c05dicti.htm#257
  • This is a website about the data dictionary of Oracle. It gives information on how the data dictionary is used, background of the data dictionary, dynamic performance tables, and database object metadata.
Site:  http://users.ictp.it/~its/1999/webworkshop/lectures/boumphrey/database.htm
  • This website was helpful because it gives you examples to illustrate what databases can be helpful in. It also gives you definitions to understand the terminology.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_mart
  • Very informative
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database
  • This article provides a quick overview of the different types of databases in use today.
Site:  http://kb.iu.edu/data/adrk.html
  • This website talks about what a DBMS/COPY is. It gives an example such as Microsoft Excell in order to give a better understanding of the program.
Site:  http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/9792.aspx
  • In this article,I believe it is helpful in understanding how to implement data resource, and gives the step on how to do.
Site:  http://audilab.bmed.mcgill.ca/~funnell/Bacon/DBMS/dbms.html
  • This site talks about database structures in depth.
Site:  http://govinfo.library.unt.edu/npr/library/nprrpt/csrpt/cusfir95/2302.html
  • I think that it has been demonstrated that IT is an essential ingredient for business survival and improves the competitiveness of firms. As a result , we can see that IT has a tremendous influence on achieving an effective SCM.
Site:  http://databases.about.com/od/specificproducts/a/whatisadatabase.htm
  • I found this website giving a full description of "what is a database?" Which we can say is a large collection of data and metadata. In addition, there is database terminology and we can explore various database software options, helping us create any kind of database appropriate for business needs.
  • This articles was short but informative about databases and spreadsheets.
Site:  http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-dbms.htm
  • This site provides a more detailed explanation of DBMS.
Site:   http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/database.html
 
  • This website gives you a basic definition of what a database is, and how it is divided into different types. It very simple, but it gives you the basic overview to understand databases.
  • this webpage describes very briefly what a database is
  • Easy to understand
Site:  http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/database_management_system_DBMS.html
  • In this article it gives you a brief definition of what database management system means. In addition, it gives you examples of different types of database application. Some examples are given on how things would be written in a application.
Site:  http://www.tdan.com/view-special-features/5440
  • I loved this site, it explains good information about data management
  • This article is short and interesting to read.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database
  • In this website you will find an article that is principally about managing and structuring the collections of data held on computers.
Site:  http://infogoal.com/dmc/dmcdrm.htm
  • This page contains useful information about Data Resource Management (DRM), Information Resource Management (IRM), Metadata, Data Dictionary, and Repository use and management.
Site:  http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/d/database_management_system_DBMS.html
  • This page describes the term database management system and lists other pages on the Web where you can find additional information.
Site:   http://www.isgdatabasedevelopment.com/
  • It tells you how to design and develop a database.
Site:  http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/9792.aspx
  • This article is very helpful as far as so it explains in detail how is the Data Resource Management keeps up to date to maintain his importance in the business field.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_management
  • one can easily discern a trend away from the term 'data' in composite expressions to the term information or even knowledge when talking in non-technical context
Site:  http://infogoal.com/dmc/dmcdrm.htm
  • This site is very easy to use and has a lot of information available if you want to know more about data management. This website helped me alot with understanding the different resources that are used with data management.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database 
  • This article is principally about managing and structuring the collections of data held on computers. This website was very informative about different databases and database models.
Site:   http://www.tdan.com/view-special-features/5440
  • The use of data resource management is rapidly increasing quantities of data. The business needs integrated data to meet information demand. Business information demand is constantly changing need for current, accurate, and integrated information to support business activities.
Site:  http://www.tdan.com/view-special-features/5440
  • WELL I THINK THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE FEARS THAT MANY PEOPLE TEND TO HAVE BY USING DATA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION, BUT AT THE SAME TIME IT ENFORCES TO ALL COMPANIES TO USE IT BECAUSE IT SUPPORTS YOUR WORK AND IT IS EASIER TO UNDERSTAND. IT ALSO SHOWS HOW COMPANIES ARE TAKING A NEW DIRECTION BY USING DATA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND THE QUALITY OF HOW TO BE USED. THE FUTURE DATA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ALSO DEPENDS ON THE DIRECTIONS FOR THE USE OF THE BUSINESS AND HOW TO BE EXPRESSED
Site:   http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/bi/odm/index.html
  • This website contains information about Oracle Data Mining.It provides in-Database predictive analytics that support strategies described in the Harvard Business Review (HBR) article Competing on Analytics. Data analysts can quickly access their Oracle data using the optional Oracle Data Miner graphical user interface and explore their data to find patterns, relationships, and hidden insights. Oracle Data Mining provides a collection of in-database data mining algorithms that solve a wide range of business problems
Site:  http://kb.iu.edu/data/adrk.html
  • This site was very short and to the point. It explained what a DBMS/COPY is. It's a file utility program that translates and transfers data to and from more than 80 different formats.
Site:  http://databases.about.com/
  • database basics, how to setup them, and learning SQL
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database
  • here you may find all the information you need to know in order to better understand the types of databases there are out there.
Site:  http://philip.greenspun.com/panda/databases-choosing
  • in the following i learned and came to realize so much about database management systems. it detailed how to find infomation fast,What's wrong with a file system,what i need for transaction processing,and many more information. it was interesting to read to very long and sometimes i was confused. but overall i believed it was a good website.
Site:  http://support.alphasoftware.com/alphafivehelp/Getting_Started/Database_Maintenance.htm
  • The website teaches you how to "learn about several database maintenance tasks that you can perform to keep your database updated, backed up, and secure."
Site:  http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-dbms.htm
  • It was very informational
Site:  http://www.deucescracked.com/forums/9-Articles/9153-Entity-Secure-your-computers-?page=1
  • intresting and informative and not too long, just boring.
Site:   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_management_system
  • It explains what a DBMS is and how it is used. This is a great site to learn about DBMS.
  • Very informational about the important components of a DBMS
Site:  http://databases.about.com/
  • Provides a relatively good look at the different types and uses of databases, as well as an extensive collection of links for further research.
Site:   http://www.tennessee.gov/finance/oir/dba/
  • Its a pretty good site just to give you an idea on how some states deal with the date and managing their resources.
Site:  http://arstechnica.com/reviews/os/metadata.ars
  • Very informative and interesting. Interesting and a modern-day article.
  • briefly describes fundamentals, types, and implementation of metadata
Site:  http://www.tdan.com/view-special-features/5440
  • A great article on practical applications for Data Resource Management.
  • Discusses the paradigm shift from administrating database resources to treating them as a critical business resource.
Site:  http://www.tdan.com/view-special-features/5440
  • I think the site is very infprmative bucause with the increasing rate of technology, organisations need to change their old systems of data management to the new one. the site is also educative and interesting as well.
Site:  http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/database_management_system_DBMS.html
  • explains how DBMS works and gives a brief history very interesting article
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database
  • Much more detailed info on the formation of databases. A lot of good info, but that's the catch...A Lot!
Site:   http://www.computerworld.com/databasetopics/data/software/story/0,10801,103706,00.html
  • This article is very interesting because it mentions what are the issues data management is having at the moment. And what things need to be done in order to improve.
Site:  http://www.tdan.com/view-special-features/5440
  • This article goes into the future of the industry and gives an opinion about whether students should pursue degrees that deal with this field. An excellent and interesting article.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resource_management
  • This article explains very well what resource management means.
Site:  http://www.killersites.com/blog/2006/what-are-databases-part-1/
  • Goes into immediately what databases are and tells of the different types there are. Pretty straight forward, boom, right to the point.
Site:  http://dataresourcemanagement.com/
  • Browse the site to find information and career opportunities
  • This website details information about its data resource management. They add how they have been helping the Fortune 500 Companies with permanent or temporary labor needs. They talk about their main specialty whic is information technology and all the customers they cover.
Site:  http://searchstorage.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid5_gci967890,00.html
  • I loved it, it was simply wonderful
Site:  http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/resource-management.html
  • Very interesting information
Site:  http://databases.about.com/od/administration/u/database_basics.htm
  • Helped clarify how databases work
Site:  http://it.toolbox.com/wiki/index.php/Data_Management
  • This site gives a basic definition, plus explanations of the different types of databases and their applications.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oracle_database
  • It is ok, maybe a little to long
Site:  http://www.businessintelligencelowdown.com/2007/02/top_10_largest_.html
  • Its a list of the top 10 databases in the world with a brief description on what information they have. Enjoy!
Site:  http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-05-10-nsa_x.htm
  • Article from USA Today about the NSA database of American phone calls which created quite a stir a few years ago. I believe this is a great example of data warehousing wherein tons of data are gathered in order for analysts to mine it and, in this case, look for patterns which may or may not identify suspected terrorists
Site:  http://www.geekgirls.com/databasics_01.htm
  • Clearly explains the basics of databases
  • A succint overview of Databases with definitions.
Site:  http://www.quackit.com/database/tutorial/database_management_systems.cfm
  • A one page explanation of what is DBMS. Some screen shots to give you an idea of what one looks like too.
Site:  http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D03EEDE113EF933A05752C1A9629C8B63&fta=y
  • Tells you what sybase is currently doing? The software is becomeing like windows access and getting a contract with IBM. All Sybase software are becomeing alike.
Site:  www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/01443579210017493
  • This is a preview of an article on an operations and manufacturing system. Not enough information given unless you purchase the article which seems very interesting.
Site:  http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms423156.aspx
  • this website describes the resource management data available in Project Server and the flow of data between the features that create,maintain,and consume the data a version that microsoft offers really great website
  • This Website irs really explicit and informative. It first starts by giving the reader several common defintions used in this theme. some of the definitions are capacity, utilization, base capacity, actual capacity,etc. And of course, it gives the definition of Resource Management Database and with it a list of the several logical areas by which it can be grouped. at the very end the website gives a brief summary of how to utilize and work the resource. It also gives and ilustrates each of this explanations by showing diagrams and explaining them. Overall, i though this website was very interesting and complete.
Site:  http://searchsqlserver.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid87_gci213669,00.html
  • well developed definition and ilustration of what a data management system is, and how it opperates.
  • Gives a more in depth definition on what database management is and actually does.
Site:  http://wwwis.win.tue.nl/~houben/respub/webnet97/webnet97.html
  • The article make the connection on how WWW can be useful in store and display database information.
Site:  http://www.nindscommondataelements.org/
  • site includes information of common data elements, common forms, and data archiving
Site:  http://elearning.tvm
  • This web site explained all the different DBMS functions
Site:  http://www.aduni.org/courses/databases/
  • In this site you can find the descriptions for Database Mangement Systems as well as lectures and course files on the subject.
Site:  http://www.it.teithe.gr/~cs1msa/hyp0.html
  • This website is very straight to the point, and explains very well what Hypermedia is all about. It provides an introduction and even gives a model, and also explains some problems and limitations of Hypermedia.
Site:  http://www.dmreview.com/channels/dw_basics.html
  • I thought it was interesting
Site:  http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~dbbook/
  • it shows more references to databased management systems.
Site:  http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/access/HA101656301033.aspx
  • Microsoft Access is a user friendly database management system that does not require one to be an expert in the field. It comes with prebuilt templates that you can change to meet your business needs. You can create forms to aide you in your decision making.
Site:  http://www.adrm.com/7_submodel.htm
  • It talks about the approach of the models.. I found it interesting but a little bit short.
Site:  http://www.weboffice.com/
  • this web site helps you create your own online database, work more easily with coworkers, clients, and vendors in a WebOffice; share documents, coordinate calendars, hold web meetings, manage tasks, build web databases, follow discussions, make announcements and run your business on the web. it's a very helpfull tool.
Site:  http://www.databasedev.co.uk/data-redundancy.html
  • This site halps you understand data redundancy if you are having problems understanding it.
Site:   http://geology.usgs.gov/tools/metadata/tools/doc/faq.html
  • This is a very informative site about metadata. It answers all the questions one might have.
Site:  http://math.hws.edu/vaughn/cpsc/343/2003/history.html
  • This is a good website because it provides information regarding how databases came to be. It gives an outline as of how databases have changed over a course of every decade.
Site:  http://www.boeing.com/history/bna/apollo.htm
  • The apollo lunar program succeeded in landing 12 astromauts on the moon beteen 1969-1972
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_administration
  • data models to facilitate data sharing between different systems, particularly in a corporate context
  • Found new terms for the word, it was interesting.
Site:  http://www.tcc.edu/Lrc/infolit/dbases/when.htm
  • This web page gives the user an insight of how to use databases for instance when the user is searching an article a database would be enough. This web page tells the user how to use a database properly at a faster average of time. The web page also has links that takes the user to more of the advantages of using a database.
Site:  http://www.crm2day.com/editorial/EplZlkuVuAjSJKDxsa.php
  • Straight to point of difference between op and marketing databases
Site:  http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.aspx?c=us&category_id=4020&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&ST=database%20software&dgc=ST&cid=20635&lid=462227
  • I COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING BETTER
Site:  http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia_term/0,2542,t=DBMS&i=40952,00.asp
  • A short description of DBMS from PC magazine, short and to the point.
Site:  http://www.oracle.com/database/index.html
  • This is Oracle's database software. It specializes in being secure, fast, and made for extremely large databases.
Site:  http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_fix_a_cyclic_redundancy_check_error_when_i_try_to_copy_a_file.html
  • people might be experiencing this and hopefully this can help them out for future reference...
Site:  http://www.degreesource.com/articles/192/1/Database-Manager-Job-Description/1.html
  • Describes duties and responsibilities of a database manager
Site:  http://state.tn.us/finance/oir/dba/
  • Describes how the states applies their data administration programs to the citizens of Tennessee
Site:  http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Database/FileMaker-Banks-on-Ease-of-Use-Flashy-Interface-With-New-Database-Software/
  • Article is about a new user interface for Apple's Filemaker database program that makes it easier for developers to create a database.
Site:  http://www.linux.com/articles/57150
  • Gives an example of a practical and beneficial everyday use of a database in the medical field.
Site:  http://www.answers.com/topic/database-management-system
  • Article shared similiar topics and was interesting.
Site:  http://tennessee.gov/finance/oir/dba/
  • I like this page very informative
Site:  http://www.zerocostclassifieds.com/database_management.asp
  • An accurate approach to create, maintain, access, report ,manage and analyze the data is known as database management.
  • Gives out a broader idea of database management approach
Site:  http://www.devshed.com/c/a/PHP/Building-Object-Oriented-Database-Interfaces-in-PHP-Working-with-Multiple-Data-Access-Objects/
  • briefly describes how a DBI generator returns a new object to be able to work directly in tables, executing single row DML statements
Site:  http://www.integralaccountinghelp.com/
  • discuss accounting database systems
Site:  http://isd.azdoa.gov/sections/supply/drm/default.aspx
  • This web site provides a good information of how DBRM is helpful in many way to improve the effectiveness of a business. Some examples of the benefits are: Increase of the customer focus, Database Administration,Cost Savings, etc.
  • I thought this link was cool because it talks about the benefits of Data Resource Management. Also it talks about the common services that Data Resource Management provides.
Site:  http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/enterprise-solutions/an-overview-of-database-management-systems-15615
  • This site gives the advantages and disadvantages of each type of database system. Pretty cool!!!! Although it doesn't have pictures or examples it is still a good page
  • Very broad and informative.
Site:  http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/zos/basics/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.zos.zmiddle/zmiddle_46.htm
  • This site explains what is a dmns and who uses it and why we use a database system it helps you to understand a little bit more the concept of DBMS.
Site:  http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/databases/archives/page10131.cfm
  • Quick print on how to keep track of data
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_schema
  • describes physical schema clearly
Site:  http://www.bitpipe.com/tlist/Data-Management.html
  • Bitpipe is very informative and is very user friendly.
Site:  http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?type=RESOURCES&itemId=1075422987
  • The web-site gives a brief overview of types of databases.
Site:  http://databases.about.com/od/administration/tp/topdesktopdbs.htm
  • If you are interested in getting an overview of each of the top 5 dominating databases this website helps.
Site:  http://www.mdmsource.com/master-data-management-defined.html
  • This website gives a more extensive definition of data resource management, which is really interesting.
Site:  http://www.tdan.com/view-special-features/5440
  • I thought this was interesting because it was back from 2001. Even eight years ago, the technology was increasing at such a fast rate that it was taking over the business industry. It even then was becomeing in such high demand for Information Technology to move to a bigger and better way to manange information within any company, data bases were the thing to have. Like I said I thought this article was interesting because if the time frame back in 2001, and the industry is still going very very fast.
Site:   http://www.unixspace.com/context/databases.html
  • This website gives a more detail explanation of the various forms of DBMS. It gives the ones that were discussed in class as well as others. It also gives examples for some of the forms to help better understand each.
Site:  http://audilab.bmed.mcgill.ca/~funnell/Bacon/DBMS/dbms.html
  • This website was very informative and helpful. I now have a better understanding of what kinds of databases there are and what their functions are. I recommend this site to others to read especially if one is unclear on databases.
Site:  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Tools/
  • Since data mining is: "the process of extracting hidden patterns from large amounts of data". It is a very important tool for medical research, in this case it's being used to find patters in our DNA, for like genomic sequnces to build gene models, or to look at protein sequences to see how some of of the organisms in our body develop.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypermedia#Hypermedia_development_tools
  • about programming tools that can be used to write programs.
Site:  http://www.biblio-tech.com/html/databases.html
  • Important information on database management systems, types of databases, and the major advantages and disadvantages to using this technology.
Site:  http://www.weboffice.com/semlp/200705/onlinedatabase.php?adid=GC$WOWENCATDATA~05.10.005$LS=A_LP
  • This page helps to make, and explaind all about databases
Site:  http://home.olemiss.edu/~misbook/hssldes.htm
  • Information regarding logical data elements

Site:  http://www.bcschools.net/staff/AccessHelp.htm
  • This is a Microsoft Access tutorial. It's very helpful if you do not know how to use the program which creates and manages databases.
Site:  http://www.ceng.metu.edu.tr/~karagoz/ceng302/basic.pdf
  • This document by Pinar Selkunis gives us a general idea about Database Management System, talking from the history of the DBMS to the classification and languajes of these.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_Mining
  • This website explains what data minning is.It also provides examples, background information and the process of data minning.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_management_program
  • straight to the point definition and examples of DBMS
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DBMS
  • Very informative and complete, it has a very good explanation. Very good for extra resource lecture.
Site:  http://www.ask.com/bar?q=what+is+encapsulation+in+databases&page=1&qsrc=2417&ab=0&u=http%3A%2F%2Fdatabase-programmer.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fdatabase-triggers-encapsulation-and.html
  • This is the Database Programmer blog, which is for anybody who wants to learn how databases work on their own terms.
Site:  http://www.tech-faq.com/data-management.shtml
  • There are many topics within data management, such as data movement, database administration and data mining. Data Management is a broad field of study. One of the largest organizations that deal with data management, DAMA (Data Management Association), states that data management is the process of developing data architectures, practices and procedures dealing with data and then executing these aspects on a regular basis. Data Resource Management is the development and execution of architectures, policies, practices and procedures that properly manage the full data lifecycle needs of an enterprise.
  • it gives many topic of data management i think its a great topic to read about
Site:  http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?relational+DBMS
  • it gives you a good definition about what a relational database is
Site:  http://www.computerfreetips.com/Datebase_tips/sql_server/Administration/c_data_data.html
  • this explains that the database process consist of two activities. first design of the data content and second design the database aplications.
Site:  http://www.developer.com/tech/article.php/641521
  • This site is easy to understand. It explains logical and physical databases more in depth and explains the differences between the two types of data modeling.
Site:  http://www.databasejournal.com
  • This website comes with tutorials on Oracle, (acces and sql microsoft), and mysql, plus a lot of articles and a forum to post any questions or comments.
Site:  www.cms.hhs.gov/dataadmin/downloads/enterprisedataplanning.pdf
  • I got a better understanding of what it means
Site:  www.bls.gov/k12/computers01.htm 
  • I found it to be a very informative and exciting for a challenging career choice.
Site:  http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/152791601753304411
  • talks about how you go about installing the software and running the system
Site:  www.simple-talk.com
  • This web page has an article that shows you what to do to in order to achieve a well planned database.
Site:  http://www.g4.net/docs/G4_RoutingBasics_1.pdf
  • It is very Interesting, It explains the content in simpler language
Site:  http://www.theonestopwebsiteshop.com/web-design/database-type.htm
  • Here we can see the many types of databases that have been created over the years
Site:  http://www.interspire.com/content/articles/29/1/An-Introduction-to-Databases
  • This website tells you what databases are and some uses for them.
Site:  http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-1060257.html
  • this reference explains the combination of the four key elements in effective systems management: processes, data, tools, and organization, which are all needed to manage a system efficiently and effectively. The article then explains the consequences of not following this elements. It relates taht by focusing on this four key elements, it will be be well on a way to design a cost-effective, practical systems management infrastructure
Site:  http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/WindowsServer2003/Library/IIS/a0ea8e51-fb2a-4e80-9d5a-7fe3ae246570.mspx?mfr=true
  • The IIS metabase is a plaintext, XML data store that contains most IIS configuration information. The new XML metabase allows administrators to directly read and edit the configuration file without using scripts or code, by using a common text editor such as Notepad. The XML metabase makes it easier to diagnose potential metabase corruption, and to back up and restore your metabase files.
Site:  http://www.eduref.org/
  • This website gives u a list of grade level sources which helps you require different sources of database at different levels.
Site:  http://www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/wo.jsp?wo=2002005111
  • This website gives the definiton of what database interrogation is in more details. It helped me understand more what database interrogation is.
Site:  http://www.sybase.com/products/databasemanagement/advantagedatabaseserver
  • This website allows you to search on all the aspects of database servers
Site:  http://www.blurtit.com/q543686.html
  • This website is a blog form forum that discussed finance and computing questions, this one being about data redundancy
Site:   http://www.tech-faq.com/database.shtml
  • This site discusses what a database is and the various types, and how to use a database. i found the site informative and interesting.
Site:  http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/p/programming_language.html
  • information is not to clear. hard to understand.
Site:  http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6VJ1-3TDR5P1-J&_user=108453&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000059716&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=108453&md5=194efb71917718f22f69c423b32c8ad2
  • The managing of marine finfisheries in how to control them so they wont damage the shores. This is very good.
Site:  http://igs.indiana.edu/metadata/definition.cfm
  • This site provides a brief definition of metadata a the importance of collecting. In addition to this site it provides a link to other resources on metadata. If you click on Formal metadata: information and software, it will discuss mp: A compiler for formal metadata. It has some visuals on how metadata works.
Site:  http://www.adisd.state.az.us/sections/supply/drm/default.aspx
  • This website was very interesting. It describes Data resource managemet very thoroughly. I learned that the common services provided by DRM include installation of databases (and their Database Management Systems [DBMS]), configuration, troubleshooting, backups, disaster recovery preparation and other general maintenance functions such as implementation of DBMS version updates. DRM provides support for Datacom/DB, Oracle and MS SQL Server database environments. DRM also provides assistance with Lotus Domino, TIBCO Business Works, BusinessObjects, data analysis and data design.
  • It is a very complete site but it is a little hard to understand for people that don't know about data resource management.
Site:  http://books.google.com/books?id=DbYnnqdILGcC&pg=PA71&lpg=PA71&dq=database+administrative+systems&source=bl&ots=GOxfe3kj_u&sig=oYaOuJhjteN_mYdkTdtXHGZH8gE&hl=en&ei=p9cWSrrXKcW9-Aa7kMDmDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7#PPA71,M1
  • Absolute plethora of information from creation, features, complexity, etc.
Site:  http://dimlab.usc.edu/csci599/Fall2002/paper/DS1_datastreammanagementsystem.pdf
  • a description and explanation of a work development data for managment system. There are researches that confirms such studies. Research made at Standford University
Site:  http://www.jstor.org/stable/info/256741?seq=1
  • his study comprehensively evaluated the links between systems of High Performance Work Practices and firm performance. Results based on a national sample of nearly one thousand firms indicate that these practices have an economically and statistically significant impact on both intermediate employee outcomes (turnover and productivity)
Site:  http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs020.htm
  • Telecomunication industry is the largest sector and Recent development.
Site:  http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/02/18/stonebraker_dbms_outdated/
  • I agree with the author that DBMS should be rewritten. We are living in an age where technology changes instantly and we cant have 20 year old technology
Site:  http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/816-3385/6m9lv502b?l=ja&a=view
  • This book provides guidelines for creating a resource type for a software application such as Oracle, SunTM One Web Server, DNS, and so on. As such, this book is targeted at resource type developers.
Site:  http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/d/database.html
  • This website gives you pictures and explains what a database is in more detail.
Site:  http://www.commvault.com/products-resource-management.html
  • Expains about a mangement software system.
Site:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_Resource_Management
  • Data Resource management is a managerial activity that applies information system and other data management tool to the task of managing an organization’s data resource to meet an company’s business need and the information they provide to their shareholders.