BIS 245

BIS 245 WEEK 7 DISCUSSION I Encryption Data Security and Data Recovery Discussion Database Navigation (graded) Finding information in a database can be difficult unless you know what information you need and how to look for it. Creating a navigation system or menu allows Access to act like a point-and-click system. What are some of the types of navigation that you can create in Access 2010? How should we approach the design of the menu?

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BIS 245 WEEK 6 DISCUSSION I Reports and Data Gathering Discussion Data Reporting (graded) Database reports provide us with the ability to further analyze our data and provide it in a format that can be used to make business decisions. Discuss the steps that you would take to ensure that we create an effective report. What questions would you ask of the users?

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BIS 245 WEEK 5 DISCUSSION I Forms Normalization and Validation Discussion Data Normalization (graded) Explain the difference between good and bad table structures. How do you recognize the difference between good and bad structures? What role does normalization play in good and bad table structures, and why is normalization so important to a good table structure?

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BIS 245 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION I Queries SQL and Views Discussion Creating Queries from Woodcraft Database (graded) For purposes of this discussion, assume that Woodcraft is an online store that sells wooden craft kits to churches, scouting organizations, and other groups that need crafts for children. Save Woodcraft's database to your computer or space in our iLab environment; it's found at this link: Week 4 Woodcraft Database. The database is al

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BIS 245 WEEK 2 DISCUSSION II Tables ER Modeling and The DBMS Discussion Database Table Design (graded) When designing database tables, the difference between a good design and a bad design can be a few seconds in response time and several minutes. You may think that this is not a huge difference, but imagine waiting several minutes on a web page for your results to load. How long would you wait? A slow database can mean the loss of customers.

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BIS 245 WEEK1 DISCUSSION II Roles of Databases MS Access Familiarity and Requirements Gathering Discussion Choosing a Database (graded) 1. Microsoft Access is one of the most popular database platforms on the market. However, there are many competitors. Why do you think that Access is so popular? What are some of the other types of databases available? 2. Discuss the differences between Access and its competitors. Are there truly any d

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