Top "Relational-database" questions

A relational database is a database consisting of relation variables (which are also called *relvars*, *R-tables* or just *tables*). The definition, manipulation and integrity rules of relational databases are based on relational operations equivalent to or similar to the Relational Algebra and Calculus.

Difference between a theta join, equijoin and natural join

I'm having trouble understanding relational algebra when it comes to theta joins, equijoins and natural joins. Could someone please help …

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Foreign Key to multiple tables

I've got 3 relevant tables in my database. CREATE TABLE dbo.Group ( ID int NOT NULL, Name varchar(50) NOT NULL ) CREATE …

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NoSql vs Relational database

Recently NoSQL has gained immense popularity. What are the advantages of NoSQL over traditional RDBMS?

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What is the difference between a Relational and Non-Relational Database?

I know that solutions like MySQL, PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server are relational database systems, and NoSQL, MongoDB, etc. are …

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Relational vs. Dimensional Databases, what's the difference?

I'm trying to learn about OLAP and data warehousing, and I'm confused about the difference between relational and dimensional modeling. …

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postgresql foreign key syntax

I have 2 tables as you will see in my posgresql code below. The first table students has 2 columns, one for …

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How to empty my destination table before inserting new records in SSIS?

I use SSIS to generate and transform new data for later use in a new system. I have a problem …

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One-to many relationships in ER diagram

I am trying to show the following in the ER diagram: There are instructors and courses, a course is taught …

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Decomposing a relation into BCNF

I'm having trouble establishing when a relation is in Boyce-Codd Normal Form and how to decompose it info BCNF if …

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Relational table naming convention

I'm starting a new project and would like to get my table- and column names right from the start. For …

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