Part 1 – Compare and contrast the relational model with other common database management systems

The essay is of 2 parts.

 Part 1 – Compare and contrast the relational model with other common database management systems Write a short essay (circa 750 words) which outlines the key elements of both the relational and other database approaches, and provides a brief comparison of the different approaches to databases management in GIS.

 Part 2 – Design, implementation and interrogation of a non-spatial database A Manchester-based Housing Association has asked you to develop a database to help it keep track of the maintenance of its property portfolio. You have conducted your preliminary investigations and come to the following initial conclusions: For each site, the department needs to record the following details: The final essay will be 2500 words.