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Database Management Systems

The IDC Worldwide Database Management Systems 2009 - 2013 Forecast ranks the Oracle database as the leader in DBMS market share, followed by IBM DB2 and then Microsoft SQL Server. Other niche commercial database software includes SAP-Sybase and Crystal Reports. In most cases, a commercial database will have a FOSS: Free Open Source Free counterpart: Firebird, MySQL, Ingres, and PostgreSQL.

Software companies differentiate commercial software products based upon: quality of code, efficient utilization with multiple base operating systems and web servers, integration with its other software products, availability of development platforms, documentation, and support services. Not all databases will have the identical capacity and featureset; nor will a database work equally well with other commercial and open source software. The design and underlying architecture of a database will make it well suited and efficient within a range of volume, data management, transactions, and administrative functions.

IBM Corporation Oracle Corporation Microsoft Corporation
IMS DB2 UDB Oracle Database MS Access and FoxPro MS SQL Server
WebSphere Application Server and Rational WebLogic Server and Oracle Roadmap MS .NET and MS Windows Platforms

IBM Corporation's DB2 UDB essentially has an exclusive franchise on its mainframe hardware and system software. DB2 is competing directly with the Oracle database on other operating system platforms. Starting with DB2 9.7 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, IBM supports Oracle SQL and PL/SQL applications: syntax, locking mechanisms, data types, SQL, procedural language, and client interfaces. IBM provides a minimal cost trial and migration paths to to DB2. DB2 can serve as an engine to the open source MySQL database. DB2 Express-C is available unsupported, free of charge, for unrestricted use in production environments. IBM also uses its established market presence with WAS WebSphere Application Server and industry leading WebSphere MQ middleware to drive sales of the DB2 UDB software.

Microsoft Corporation's Access and FoxPro databases predominate on Wintel desktop operating systems. It's strategy for growth is based upon the integration and upgrading from its workstation database software to MS SQL Server. and the investment and popularity of its proprietary programming languages and .NET Framework and development platform. MS SQL Server is the recommended database on its industry leading MS SharePoint Server enterprise content management system. There are reports that Microsoft is working on a new database for Linux and UNIX developed on the PostGreSQL9.0 base code. This new database will be open source under a MS-PL: Microsoft Public License and available free of charge. It also will have a SQL Server emulation layer.

Oracle Corporation has grown through acquisition and added to its flagship commercial database with free open source software: MySQL database, Java language, UNIX-Solaris operating system, and GlassFish web server. The Oracle database strategy is based upon providing enhancements and value to its customers through its Exadata software and product options for data compression and performance through both software and hardware. Oracle has two commercial web servers Oracle Application Server and WebLogic Server. WLS: WebLogic Server has been rebranded as Oracle WebLogic Server and is the preferred server in the Oracle Roadmap and Fusion software. The long term plan is a unified database, web server, and development platform.

Each company also is developing cloud computing strategies which incorporate and leverage its database management technologies.


Extending a Database Management System

The criteria for organizational enterprises to assess database software has evolved to five major areas: 1- Usability 2- Performance and scalability 3- Security 4- Back-end operations 5- Return on investment or cost center accounting. When writing an application, a decision has to be made on which relational database management system to utilize. Once that choice has been made, to a large extent this becomes an investment in information technology infrastructure. Switching to open source software or different commercial database vendors to take advantage of lower prices, an improved technology, or a better partnership is undermined typically by the legacy code which requires extensive rewrite before it can be reused with another relational database system. The ability to design, model, implement, and administer a database is used to provide comparative advantage in relation to the cost structure and services offered by a competitor.

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The operational requirements which apply to database management systems are far more extensive and multivariate than either the first generation 1970 hierarchical databases or the relational databases from the mid 1980's. Databases are being used in hybrid combinations with commercial and free open source software specific to the organization's information processing operations. In addition to the standard issues, there are decisions that have to be made with respect to development platforms and scripting for new applications, integration of open source software, and developing a capability for mobile computing devices. Alternatively, information technology operations may be outsourced to cloud computing service providers.


Database Training by SYS-ED

Since 1980, SYS-ED has been providing database courses and integrated training programs designed to address the operational objectives of Fortune 1000 companies, government municipalities, and healthcare providers. SYS-ED teaches and provides guidelines on both commercial database software and the open source alternatives: evaluation, transitioning, and upgrades. The SYS-ED database curriculum is built upon a longstanding and comprehensive knowledge of database and interrelated areas of information technology: scripting, programming languages, development platforms, web servers, and middleware.

Client/Server Workstation Databases  

Scalable Enterprise Databases

     

For organizations implementing and expanding its web- based E-commerce capabilities:

  For organizations extending and optimizing its database capabilities:
     
  • Design user interface: option buttons, drop-down lists, and, command buttons.

 
  • Migrate from client/server workstation databases to enterprise databases: DB2 UDB, Oracle, and SQL Server 2008.

  • Design a relational database in order to scale from 10,000 to millions of rows.

 
  • Design a relational database for efficient retrieval and maintenance of large number of records.

  • Automate tasks: macros, stored procedures, scripting, and SQL.

 
  • Centralize access rules and administration: triggers, stored procedures, and business rules.

  • Reporting data: simple, relational, and OLAP.

 
  • Provide database implementation on multiple web server platforms: IIS, Apache, Oracle, WebLogic, and WebSphere.

  • Use queries: select, delete, and update.

 
  • Design and implement database applications: JDeveloper, JBuilder, Java, and .NET.

  • Utilize the new data types: graphics, sound clips, and urls.

 
  • Provide database access to mobile devices and virtual desktop operating systems.

  • Provide web access to its databases: ODBC, JDBC, and ADO.

 
  • With mainframe and Internet connectivity: DB2 Connect, ODBC, and JDBC.

SYS-ED courseware combines industry standard content with consultancy derived techniques for managing data and controlling applications. An important component in the delivery of programming skills training was the utilization of courseware: student hand-outs, sample programs, skeleton programs, workshops, and training aids. The classic principles of adult learning are applied to the content, interpreting and translating subject matter into performance objectives, narrative descriptions, and diagrams which explain the architecture, design, and logic of commercial and open source databases. Our courseware library has been incrementally augmented, revised, and maintained. It is highly valued, especially in interrelated areas of information technology.

Research and aggregation of information in the public domain on commercial and open source database software and its utilization with development platforms and system software can be reviewed at categorized and software specific SYS-ED websites.

Few consulting, let alone training companies, have the experience with databases and the skillset to provide comparable database training services: Structured Query Language, database design, database administration, database programming, Open Database Connectivity, Java Database Connectivity, and specialized database transition courses.

 

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Crystal Reports Technology Update DB2 Technology Update IMS Technology Update
MS SQL Server Technology Update MySQL
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Oracle Database Technology Update
 
FOSS: Free Open Source Software
Apache Web Server
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Google Chrome OS
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Google Chrome Web Browser
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HTML5 Technology Update Java Technology Update XML Technology Update
 
IBM Corporation Development Platform
Rational Developer for System z
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WebSphere
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WebSphere MQ
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Microsoft Corporation Development Platform
MS SharePoint
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MS .NET
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MS PowerShell
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Mobile Devices and SmartPhones
Android-Honeycomb OS
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MS Windows Phone 7 OS
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Smartphones and Mobile Device
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Oracle Development Platform
Java Technology Update Oracle Fusion and Roadmap
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Oracle SOA: Service Oriented Architecture
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Crystal Reports Databases
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MS SQL Server Oracle
SAS XML
 


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Courseware for Teaching

SYS-ED's courseware library consists of a variety of databases, test data, and sample programs which we utilize as a framework for teaching how to implement, query, code, and administer databases. We have relationships with leading IT text book publishers and technologist text book authors. Industry standard text books are used in conjunction with our own courseware and training aids.

The Computer Education Techniques knowledge base is a service for answering questions, inclusive of the research and validation of the accuracy of information in the public domain. Citation of source documentation and examples are used to provide answers to the questions. This information becomes part of our knowledge base and courseware library. Content is selectively added to SYS-ED course hand-outs and training aids. 

Open Source Software
Java Development Platform and Language
Linux Operating System UNIX Operating System
Open Source Scripting XML Platform
Database Training - Distance-learning Service
Commercial Database Software
CA - IDMS/R
SAP - Crystal Reports
SAP - Sybase
     
IBM Database and System Software
DB2 UDB Relational Database
IMS Hierarchical Database
WebSphere Family
Microsoft Database Software
MS Relational Databases
MS Development Platforms
MS Scripting
Oracle Database and Development Platform
Oracle Relational Database
Oracle and WebLogic Development
MySQL - Open Source Software UNIX - Solaris
 

   

Grow Your Own Database Personnel

Over the past year, we have had a number of inquiries regarding whether SYS-ED still offered scalable and software specific database courses for business professionals, webmasters, and IT professionals.

The typical comments were:
1. That it is extremely difficult to find database training which provides the foundation and develops the specialized skills needed for specific development and maintenance tasks.
2. That there is a scarcity of fast-track database courses, 5 or fewer days in duration, geared to the employees from Fortune 500 companies, government, and healthcare providers.
3. That a high percentage of database courses are cancelled.
4. That travel costs and living expenses in a majority of situations are a significant constraint when it comes to attending a database course.
5. That it is important to have a resource for asking database questions once a course is complete.
 
In response to these questions: 
Database Training Services  Yes, SYS-ED offers specialized database training: report generation, administration, programming, and tailored training.
Database Training Services  Yes, since the early 1980's, SYS-ED has taught fast-track database courses.
Database Training Services  Yes, we have the flexibility and resources to provide personalized training for small groups. We very rarely cancel database courses.
Database Training Services  Database courses are available in multiple formats: classroom, distance-learning and blended web-based delivery.
Database Training Services  Upon completion of a SYS-ED course, our staff is available to answer database questions and software vendor-specific questions: DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, and open source database questions.

Portfolio of Database Clients

 

Crystal Reports Training Services

 

Database Software

Crystal Reports DB2 UDB - Relational Database
IMS - Hierarchical Database Oracle - Relational Database


   

SYS-ED Database Curriculum

SYS-ED’s database curriculum have been developed based upon a foundation of classic adult learning theory and the standards of the New York State Department of Education.

Information technology infrastructure is becoming increasingly hybrid and comprised of a combination of proprietary and open source software. We extend industry standard database content with diagrams, code snippets, examples, sample data, exercises, from the CETi knowledge base. Information from the Open Source Initiative distributed through the GPL - General Public License is also selectively presented. Industry standard subject matter can be augmented with the course search engine.

It is our standard practice to qualify a prospective client's operating environment: web browser, operating system, web server, database, and middleware as part of teaching:

  • Logical and physical design for optimizing performance of the underlying database engine.
  • Migrating and upgrading applications from the client/server to the emerging service oriented architecture standard.
  • Web development utilizing .NET and open source Java frameworks.
  • The interoperability of .NET and Java and identification of pitfalls.

At the client discretion, pre- and post- course validation assessment can be utilized for quantifying mastery of the subject matter. Upon completion of an instructor-led database course at the client location, it is standard policy to organize content for future utilization in a web-based training infrastructure.

When SYS-ED can not warranty a superior training outcome, then we will politely turn down an assignment.

SYS-ED has been conducting courses in the public domain since 1980; however, there have been changes in the laws and regulations governing computer training in the state of New York.. The schedule on our websites reflects a projected time frame for licensure with the New York State Department of Education - Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision and submission and approval of curriculum. It will be updated quarterly.



SYS-ED/New York Schedule and Content Delivery Selection

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Database Training in New York
Database Training

SYS-ED's database courses are tough, but they're worth it. Our challenging "hands-on" database courses provide the framework and skillset across the complete spectrum of operating systems, application software, networking, and web development platforms. 2

Courseware
SYS-ED's database courseware is highly respected. Our database courseware includes both industry standard content and undocumented features and facilities. We draw upon our extensive library of walkthroughs, examples, and case studies to explain, demonstrate, and implement information technology - databases, scripting, and web development.

Teaching is Our Only Business

Most computer training companies are divisions of large software companies or consulting companies. Not SYS-ED. Our only goal is to provide quality computer training for highly motivated professionals - no more and no less. Because we're independent, we're free to concentrate on teaching - and since 1980 we have been doing it very well.

Our Teachers Know How to Teach
SYS-ED instructors combine teaching skills with broad practical experience as consultants. Our instructors average 30 years of experience with database applications and web enablement software. And they know how to teach it. We teach not only "how to", but "why", building a solid foundation in fundamentals and insights into advanced materials. After a course, they're available to students for additional advice or support.

Enrollment - SYS-ED Database Courses are NOT for Everyone
No one is allowed to enroll in a SYS-ED course, without a consultation with our Director of Education. We review the operational objectives and project specifications for the organization evaluating whether to send its employee for the training. The employee is only allowed to register if they have the background corresponding to the appropriate course outline, performance objectives, and learning path.

Database Training in New York, at Your Office, or Web-based
SYS-ED database courses are held at our training center in midtown Manhattan and in conjunction with technology partners in North America. If you prefer, we'll arrange tailored database training courses at your organization’s facilities inclusive of hands-on exercises. On-site courses can include the identical workshops and case studies we offer in New York. Web-based database courses are offered selectively. Contact our New York office for additional information.

For additional information including outlines, availability of private courses, references, and course customization, contact David Shapiro at our New York office at 212-564-9147 or register online.


Technology Exchange Websites

SYS-ED's websites compile, organize, and present software specific and established operational categorizations of information technology. They provide a framework for assessing knowledge transfer: web-based training, classroom instruction, courseware, learning paths, and validation assessment.

http://www.databasetrainingbysysed.us/commquests.htm

www.crystalreportstrainingbysysed.us www.db2trainingbsysed.us www.dotnettrainingbysysed.us
www.imstrainingbysysed.us www.javatrainingbysysed.us www.msapplicationstrainingbysysed.us
www.oracletrainingbysysed.us www.pcapplicationstrainingbysysed.us www.sastrainingbysysed.us
www.xmltrainingbysysed.us www.programmingbysysed.us www.unixtrainingbysysed.us

Footnote 1:
The shaded gray cell indicates open source software.

Footnote 2:
SYS-ED’s core computer applications, mainframe, UNIX, and Java curriculum have been submitted to the New York State Department of Education - Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision for review and licensure.