Introduction to Database Systems - Database Systems - page 4

Databases are essential to software engineering; many software systems have
underlying databases that are constantly accessed, though in a manner that is transparent
to the end user. Figure 1-2 provides some examples. Companies that compete in the
marketplace need databases to store and manage their mission critical and other
essential data.
Figure 1-2. Illustrations of the Importance of Database
In this course you will learn how to design, implement and manage databases. In so
doing, you will be exposed to various database technologies and methodologies that are
common in the software engineering industry.
1.2 Objectives of a Database System
There are several primary and secondary objectives of a database system that should
concern the computer science (CS) professional. Whether you are planning to design,
construct, develop and implement a DBS, or you are simply shopping around for a DBMS,