Databases Illuminated

Hear from Catherine M. Ricardo, PhD, on the importance of becoming a responsible steward of data in a world of big data!Databases Illuminated, Fourth Edition is designed to help students integrate theoretical material with practical knowledge, using an approach that applies theory to practical database implementation. The text helps students understand the difference between traditional database technology and the new directions created by big data, outlining motivation, fundamental concepts, technologies, and challenges associated with handling large datasets.