Databases on the Web

Unit Number: NW09

Programme Value: 30 Credits

Offered Under: Certificate and Diploma in Web Development

Overview

Web authors and database users are becoming increasingly aware of the massive potential for integrating web and database technologies. There are many practical uses such as providing cost-efficient information services or intranets, revitalising legacy database systems, as a means of managing web-based information, and for electronic commerce.

The aim of this unit is to introduce the key concepts and basic skills required to publish database managed content on the web via a range of web technologies.

Key Unit Areas

  • Why integrate databases and the web?
  • Principles of static and dynamic database-to-web publishing
  • Proprietary connection technologies e.g. Microsoft Active Server Pages (ASP)
  • Basics of ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity)
  • Open-source connectivity using PHP and MySQL
  • Creation of database search applications

Unit Support

This unit is supported by the Netskills workshop Databases on the Web

Required evidence

Candidates will be required to submit a short practical assessment to demonstrate that they have met the outcomes for this unit.