To introduce the concept of object-relational DBMSs
Learning Objectives
Describe object-relational databases, and how they differ from relational and object-oriented DBMSs. Explain how an ORDBMS can be used to solve problems associated with complex data. Explain the use of base datatype extensions and user-defined functions and operators. Discuss the role of complex objects and how to manipulate composite datatypes. Explain the concept of data inheritance in an ORDBMS. Discuss update and query rules, and how to troubleshoot them.
Topics Covered
Datatype extensions - Object-relational DBMSs - Base datatype extensions - User-defined functions and operators - Fully object-relational type extension Complex objects - Type constructors - Manipulating composite datatypes - Using references - Base types and complex objects Inheritance - Data inheritance - Inheriting functions - Overloading Rules - Update-update and query-update - Update-query - Query-query - Troubleshooting rules
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