Discussion Post: Database Design
I. Organizations have a vital need for quality information. Discuss how the following database roles relate to each other.
i. Data Administrator
ii. Database Administrator
iii. Database Designer
iv. Application Developer
v. End-Users
II. A database approach uses different data models. Common database models include the relational model, the network model and the hierarchical model. Which data model should be chosen under which circumstances and why.
III. Describe the features of a distributed database management system (DDBMS).
IV. Discuss each of the following concepts in the context of the relational data model:
i. relation
ii. attribute
iii. domain
iv. tuple
v. intension and extension
vi. degree and cardinality.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.