Introduction to Data Binding
Filed Under Architecture, Data, Data Model, Databases, Design | Posted on September 12, 2009
Data binding is the process that establishes a connection between the application UI and business logic. If the binding has the correct settings and the data provides the proper notifications, then, when the data changes its value, the elements that are bound to the data reflect changes automatically. Data binding can also mean that if [...]
Introduction to Relational Databases
Filed Under Architecture, Databases | Posted on September 9, 2009
Relational databases are probably the most common type of database used for general-purpose tasks. In a relational database, information is grouped according to its type, generally in tables (see below). For example, in a database designed to hold fleet information you may include a table of employees and a table of vehicles. – In addition [...]
Introduction to Distributed Database Systems
Filed Under Architecture, Data, Databases | Posted on August 20, 2009
A distributed database appears to a user as a single database but is, in fact, a set of databases stored on multiple computers. The data on several computers can be simultaneously accessed and modified using a network. Each database server in the distributed database is controlled by its local DBMS, and each cooperates to maintain [...]
Introduction To Data Warehousing
Filed Under Architecture, Data Warehousing, Process | Posted on August 9, 2009
A data warehouse is a type of computer database that is responsible for collecting and storing the information of a particular organization. The goal of using a data warehouse is to have an efficient way of managing information and analyzing data. In addition to a relational database, a data warehouse environment includes an extraction, transportation, [...]
