In today’s data-driven world, the ability to design and manage efficient database systems is essential for IT professionals. Introduction to Database Systems Modeling and Administration offers a structured approach to understanding database fundamentals, SQL programming, and data modeling best practices.

This book bridges the gap between theory and practical application by covering fundamental topics such as data modeling, normalization, and entity-relationship diagrams, all while introducing real-world database management principles. It includes step-by-step instructions on how to use MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, and Microsoft SQL Server, making it an invaluable resource for working with different database platforms.

Designed to align with the Ohio Department of Education’s Transfer Acceptance Guide (TAG) for database management courses, this book ensures that readers develop industry-standard competencies. By following DAMA-DMBOK^® guidelines, it presents modeling techniques that enhance clarity and efficiency when structuring databases for enterprise applications.

Through hands-on exercises and case studies, readers will learn how to design relational databases, optimize queries, and implement best practices in database security and administration. From conceptual and logical modeling to advanced SQL queries and stored procedures, every topic is explained with clear examples and practical scenarios.

You’ll master the key principles of data integrity, indexing strategies, and database transactions, ensuring you can create robust and scalable systems. With detailed explanations of data structures, attributes, and relationships, you’ll gain the skills needed to translate business requirements into well-structured databases. This knowledge is essential for anyone working with enterprise data, business intelligence, or software development.

By the end of this book, you will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to model, design, and administer databases effectively, ensuring you can optimize performance, maintain data consistency, and support business operations with well-structured database solutions.

If you’re ready to take your database skills to the next level and gain a deep understanding of relational data modeling and SQL, Introduction to Database Systems Modeling and Administration is the guide you need to unlock your full potential!