History of Databases - Lecture 1

Overview

Explore the history of databases in this comprehensive lecture from Carnegie Mellon University's Advanced Database Systems course. Delve into major takeaways, integrated data stores, and the evolution of database systems from Cobol and IMS to relational models, Oracle, and PostgreSQL. Learn about the developments in the 1990s and 2000s, including custom analytical databases, NoSQL, and NewSQL. Gain insights from Professor Andy Pavlo as he covers course logistics, objectives, and expectations, while also discussing assignments, the Postgres Encyclopedia project, and the final exam. Access accompanying slides for a visual aid to enhance your understanding of this pivotal topic in database systems.

Syllabus

Introduction
Course Logistics
Final Pitch
Course Objectives
Course Topics
Course Website
Office Hours
TA Wan
Expectations
Assignments
Postgres
Encyclopedia
Group Project
Final Exam
Mailing List
History of Databases
Major Takeaway
Integrated Data Store
Cobalt
Network Data
IMS
IMS Example
Relational Model
Relational Model 1
Oracle
PostgreSQL
The 1990s
The 2000s
Custom Analytical Databases
No SQL
New SQL