0.2 Advanced Options

The textbook is designed to be able to configure itself according to environment in which it is used. The Advanced Options function is used to set the parameters for the appropriate configuration. There are two main sets of features that can be changed dynamically: the database management system or engine (DBMS) and the data modeling method that is used for data modeling diagrams. Figure 0.1 illustrates the Advanced Options pop-up window showing the configuration options.

The textbook and the underlying database access support four distinct database engines or DBMSs: Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. Use the radio buttons to choose the appropriate DBMS.

The data modeling diagrams in the chapters support four distinct modeling methods: UML, EER with bubble notation, EER with text notation, and EER using crow’s foot notation. Use the radio buttons to choose the appropriate modeling diagram method.

Note that there are also separate sets of assessments for each chapter that are consistent with the distinct DBMS and the distinct modeling method that have been selected.