DN3-2 - Modeling database change

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Author and Citation Info: 

DiBiase, D., DeMers, M., Johnson, A., Kemp, K., Luck, A. T., Plewe, B., and Wentz, E. (2006). Modeling database change. The Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge. Washington, DC: Association of American Geographers. (2nd Quarter 2016, first digital).

Learning Objectives: 
  • Describe techniques for managing long transactions in a multi-user environment
  • Describe techniques for handling version control in spatial databases
  • Define a set of rules for modeling changes in spatial databases
  • Explain why logging and rollback techniques are adequate for managing “short transactions”