DISTRIBUTED DATABASES (Minor Elective-II)

Semester II (Computer Engineering)

SUB CODE: MECE205-B
TEACHING SCHEME (Credits and Hours):
Teaching scheme Total Evaluation Scheme
L T P Total Credit Theory Mid Sem CIA Pract. Total
Exam
Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Marks Marks Marks Marks Marks
03 00 02 05 04 3 70 30 20 30 150

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The educational Objectives of this Course are:

To Introduce various Distributed Database Applications in real world scenario

To be learning more about various Distributed Database Techniques
Applying efficient Advanced Techniques to solve engineering problems

OUTLINE OF THE COURSE:

Unit No Topics
1 Introduction
2 Architecture of distributed systems
3 Distributed Database Design
4 Concepts of Database links
5 Transparencies
6 Transaction processing
7 Semantic Data Control
8 Query processing and Query optimization strategies
9 Autonomy and Security in Distributed Databases
10 Current Trends in Distributed Database
Total hours (Theory): 45
Total hours (Practical): 30
Total hours: 75

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DETAILED SYLLABUS:
Sr. Topic Lecture Weight
No Hours age
(%)
1 Chapter 1. Introduction 03 07
Distributed Data Processing
Promises of DDBs
Complicating Factors and Problem Areas.
2 Chapter 2. Architecture of distributed systems 05 08
Architectural Models for Distributed DBMSs
Homogeneous
Heterogeneous
Client/server
Distributed Databases versus Replicated
Databases
3 Chapter 3. Distributed Database Design 06 15
Alternative Design Strategies
Distribution Design Issues
Fragmentation
Allocation.
4 Chapter 4. Concepts of Database links 05 10
Introduction
Types Database Links
Creating and Managing Database Links
Restrictions through Database Links
Practical Scenarios and examples
5 Chapter 5. Transparencies 03 10
Database link name resolution
Schema object name resolution
Location trans-RPC, creating location transparencies using
views, synonyms and procedures
Managing statement trans
6 Chapter 6. Transaction processing 05 15
Concept and Properties of Transactions
Remote and Distributed SQL Statements
Shared SQL for Remote and Distributed Statements
Remote and Distributed Transactions
72PC and 3PC Mechanisms and its types
7 Chapter 7. Semantic Data Control 04 05

View Management
Data Security
Semantic Integrity control

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 8 Chapter 8. Query processing and Query optimization strategies 04 10
Distributed Query Processing Methodology.
Distributed Query Optimization.
New query optimization techniques in distributed database.
Distributed Query Optimization problems and some
solutions.
Advantages of query optimization techniques in distributed
database.
9 Chapter 9. Autonomy and Security in Distributed Databases 04 10
Site Autonomy
DD Security
Authentication trough Database Links
Authentication without Password
Supporting User Accounts and Roles
Centralized User and Privilege Management
Data Encryption
Database Auditing
10 Chapter 10. Current Trends in Distributed Database 06 10
Data Delivery Alternatives
Data Warehousing
World Wide Web
Push-based
Technologies
Mobile Databases.
Real Application Clusters(RAC)
Cloud based databases
INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD AND PEDAGOGY (Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Scheme)
At the start of course, the course delivery pattern, prerequisite of the subject will be
discussed.
Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media projector, black board, OHP etc.
Attendance is compulsory in lecture and laboratory which carries 10 marks in overall
evaluation.
One internal exam will be conducted as a part of internal theory evaluation.
Assignments based on the course content will be given to the students for each unit and
will be evaluated at regular interval evaluation.
Surprise tests/Quizzes/Seminar/tutorial will be conducted having a share of five marks in
the overall internal evaluation.
The course includes a laboratory, where students have an opportunity to build an
appreciation for the concepts being taught in lectures.
Experiments shall be performed in the laboratory related to course contents.

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STUDENTS LEARNING OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of the course, the student will:

Be able to Compare various Distributed Databases methods

Be able to understand and identify the analytical characteristics of Distributed Databases
algorithms.
Employ algorithm to model engineering problems, when appropriate.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Principles of Distributed Database Systems by M. TAMER OZSU, Patrick Valduriez, S.

Sridhar (Pearson Publication)
2. Database system concepts', 6th Edition –Abraham Silberschatz, Henry Korth, S,
Sudarshan, (McGraw Hill International )
3. Distributed Databases by Stefano Ceri, Giuseppe Pelagatti(TMH)
4. Oracle Documentation

LIST OF PRACTICALS:
Sr Practical Aim Hrs
No.
1 Working with Database Link. 4
Create a Database Link with hardcoded UserName and Password
Create a Database Link without UserName and Password.
Create a public database link with hardcoded user name and password.
Create a Public Database Link without UserName and Password.
Write a command to close the database link.
How can we drop database link
2 Access any table from created Database Link to display all its content. 2
3 Write commands to Insert, Update, Delete records using database link 2
4 Create a view or synonym to hide distributed database complexity from your 2
user.
5 Using database link develop a join query based on separate horizontal 4
partition on different machine.
6 Develop a single table and try to update from multiple terminals and show the 4
concurrency control and lock details.
7 Write a join query based on two tables and analyse the query using action 2
plan.
8 Show the database activities using Audit Trails 4
9 Create various Views using anyone of example of database and design 4
various Constraints.
10 Using Commit and Rollback show Transaction ACID Property. 2

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