DBM/380: Database Concepts

Assignment Content

1.    The first and most important database-related decisions are whether to use a database at all and, if so, which database management system to use and why. Today there are dozens of database management systems available; however, some are better suited to specific business environments and applications than others.

   For this assignment, you will analyze a business scenario, compare the pros and cons of different database models and products, and recommend a specific product to meet the needs of the business scenario. You will provide the rationale for your recommendation in terms of the suitability and business benefit.

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   Write a 2-page high-level, non-technical recommendation to present to the Brewster CEO.

   In your recommendation:

   • Analyze the company’s current system.
   • Describe the problems and challenges associated with the current system.
   • Explain the business benefit of moving from the current system to a single, shared database.
   • Compare and contrast at least four different database models, including the relational database model, in the context of the company’s business environment.
   • Suggest a specific RDBMS solution you believe would be most appropriate for the company.
   • List the benefits the company could expect to gain from implementing the recommended RDBMS.  
   • Cite at least two references.

     Format citations using APA format.