[DN3-2] Modeling database change

Rules for modelling spatial database change, techniques for handling version control, techniques for managing long and short transactions, management of spatial databases in multi-user environment

External resources

• Claramunt, C., Parent, C., Spaccapietra, S., & Thériault, M. (1999). Database modelling for environmental and land use changes. In Geographical Information and Planning (pp. 181-202). Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg.

Learning outcomes

• 788 - Define a set of rules for modeling changes in spatial databases
  Define a set of rules for modeling changes in spatial databases
• 789 - Describe techniques for handling version control in spatial databases
  Describe techniques for handling version control in spatial databases
• 790 - Describe techniques for managing long transactions in a multi-user environment
  Describe techniques for managing long transactions in a multi-user environment
• 791 - Explain why logging and rollback techniques are adequate for managing short transactions
  Explain why logging and rollback techniques are adequate for managing short transactions

Self assessment

Outgoing relations

• [DN3-2] Modeling database change subclassof [GD3] Transaction management of geospatial data