CPSC 203 Introduction to Computers Lab 21 By Jie Gao

Oct 15, 2002CPSC 203 by Jie Gao Introduction to Database  What is a database?  A database is a collection of information related to a particular subject or purpose.  Why database?  Keep consistent information altogether  Easy to manage and find useful information  Easy to manage related information

Oct 15, 2002CPSC 203 by Jie Gao An Example L. Name F. Name CourseJobOffice DeurFrankCPSC203InstructorMS265 GaoJieCPSC203TAICT724R LiYujianCPSC203TAICT719 NourPhilipsCPSC203TAICT523 FaneaEleanaCPSC203TAMS630 JasmineHamdanCPSC215TAICT724N

Oct 15, 2002CPSC 203 by Jie Gao Terminology (1) L. Name F. Name CourseJobOffice DeurFrankCPSC203InstructorMS265 GaoJieCPSC203TAICT724R LiYujianCPSC203TAICT719 NourPhilipsCPSC203TAICT523 FaneaEleanaCPSC203TAMS630 JasmineHamdanCPSC215TAICT724N Field Record Table

Oct 15, 2002CPSC 203 by Jie Gao Terminology (2)  DBMS  Database Management System  Database Objects in Access  Table  Query  Form  Report  Pages ……

Oct 15, 2002CPSC 203 by Jie Gao Plan for Labs  This lab  Basic operation in Access: create table, alter table, input data, append or insert data, order records, …  Following labs  Advanced operation in Access: forms, queries, filters, …  Assignment requirements

Oct 15, 2002CPSC 203 by Jie Gao Creating A Table  Design table structure  Add fields  Select data type for fields  Set input mask for fields  Set primary key  Give table name

Oct 15, 2002CPSC 203 by Jie Gao Alter A Table  Change in design view  Everything could be changed  If delete a field, the data in that field will be deleted

Oct 15, 2002CPSC 203 by Jie Gao Edit Data  Input data in datasheet view  The format should conform to the mask  Move insert point among records using the navigator at the bottom of the datasheet view