Briefly describe the stages of the database system development lifecycle.

      

Briefly describe the stages of the database system development lifecycle.

  

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kelvin
requirements. Data models representing each user view are created and then merged at a later stage of database design.

Database design is the process of creating a design that will support the company’s mission statement and mission objectives for the required database. This stage includes the logical and physical design of the database.

The aim of DBMS selection is to select a system that meets the current and future requirements of the company, balanced against costs that include the purchase of the DBMS product and any additional software/hardware, and the costs associated with changeover and training.

Application design involves designing the user interface and the application programs that use and process the database. This stage involves two main activities: transaction design and user interface design.

Prototyping involves building a working model of the database system, which allows the designers or users to visualize and evaluate the system.

Implementation is the physical realization of the database and application designs.

Data conversion and loading involves transferring any existing data into the new database and converting any existing applications to run on the new database.

Testing is the process of running the database system with the intent of finding errors.

Operational maintenance is the process of monitoring and maintaining the system following installation.

kevowmuchiri answered the question on July 4, 2018 at 16:01


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