_Time and Relational Theory_ provides an in-depth description of
temporal database systems, which provide special facilities for
storing, querying, and updating historical and future data.
Traditionally, database management systems provide little or no
special support for temporal data at all. This situation is changing
because:
* Cheap storage enables retention of large volumes of historical data
in data warehouses
* Users are now faced with temporal data problems, and need solutions
* Temporal features have recently been incorporated into the SQL
standard, and vendors have begun to add temporal support to their DBMS
products
Based on the groundbreaking text _Temporal Data & the Relational
Model_ (Morgan Kaufmann, 2002) and new research led by the authors,
_Time and Relational Theory_ is the only book to offer a complete
overview of the functionality of a temporal DBMS. Expert authors Nikos
Lorentzos, Hugh Darwen, and Chris Date describe an approach to
temporal database management that is firmly rooted in classical
relational theory and will stand the test of time.
This book covers the SQL:2011 temporal extensions in depth and
identifies and discusses the temporal functionality still missing from
SQL.
* Understand how the relational model provides an ideal basis for
taming the complexities of temporal databases
* Learn how to analyze and evaluate commercial temporal products with
this timely and important information
* Be able to use sound principles in designing and using temporal
databases
* Understand the temporal support recently added to SQL with coverage
of the new SQL features in this unique, accurate, and authoritative
reference
* Appreciate the benefits of a truly relational approach to the
problem with this clear, user friendly presentation
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780128006313
Publisert
2014
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Morgan Kaufmann
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok