DBMS

ASSIGNMENT
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TANISH
2023UCM2379

DBMS ASSIGNMENT

Kartik Dua
2023UCM2340
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INSTALLATION AND SETUP

Step 1: Download XAMPP

1. Visit the XAMPP website: Go to the official Apache Friends website at

https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html.
2. Choose the version: Select the version of XAMPP compatible with your operating
system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
3. Download the installer: Click on the appropriate download link to download the
XAMPP installer.

Step 2: Install XAMPP

1. Run the installer: After downloading, double-click the XAMPP installer file to start the
installation process.
2. User Account Control (Windows only): If prompted by the User Account Control
(UAC), click "Yes" to allow the installer to make changes to your device.
3. Select components: In the setup wizard, you'll be asked to select the components you
want to install. For a basic setup, you can select Apache, MySQL, PHP, and
phpMyAdmin.
4. Choose installation directory: Select the directory where you want to install XAMPP.
The default is usually C:\xampp.
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5. Start the installation: Click "Next" to begin the installation process. Wait for the
installation to complete.
6. Complete the setup: Once the installation is complete, you can choose to start the
XAMPP Control Panel immediately by checking the box and clicking "Finish."

Step 3: Start XAMPP and Configure the Server

1. Open XAMPP Control Panel: If it's not already open, launch the XAMPP Control Panel
from the Start menu or your chosen directory.
2. Start Apache and MySQL: In the XAMPP Control Panel, click the "Start" button next to
Apache and MySQL to start the web server and database server.
○ If the services start successfully, their status will change to "Running," and the
"Stop" button will become active.
○ If there are issues, check for error messages, such as port conflicts (usually with
port 80 for Apache). You may need to change the port settings in the
httpd.conf file
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Step 4: phpMyAdmin (for Database Management)

1. Access phpMyAdmin: Go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin in your browser to

manage your MySQL databases.
2. Create a database: Use the phpMyAdmin interface to create a new database, manage
tables, or import/export data.
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CREATION OF DATABASE

1. Access the Databases tab: Once inside phpMyAdmin, click on the "Databases" tab at
the top.
2. Enter the database name: In the "Create database" section, you'll see a field to enter
the name of your new database. Enter the name “COCS0302”.
3. Create the database: Click the "Create" button to create your new database.

CREATING TABLES IN DATABASE

1. Select your database: After the database is created, you will be taken to the database
structure page. If not, you can click on the database name listed on the left sidebar.
2. Create a table: In the "Create table" section, enter a name for your table and the
number of columns you need, then click "Go".
3. Define table structure: On the next page, you will define the structure of your table by
specifying:
○ Column Name: The name of each column .
○ Data Type: The type of data each column will hold.
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○ Length/Values: The maximum length or size for each column.

○ Index: If needed, set a column as the primary key (usually id), or set it to be
unique, etc.
○ Auto Increment: For the id column, check the "A_I" box to set it as an
auto-incrementing primary key.
4. Save the table: After defining all columns, click "Save" to create the table.
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INSERTING DATA INTO TABLES

METHOD 1:

1. Select the table: On the left sidebar, click on the table you just created.
2. Insert data: Click on the "Insert" tab at the top of the table page.
3. Enter data: Fill in the fields with the data you want to insert into the table.
4. Execute the insert: Click "Go" to insert the data into the table.

METHOD 2:

Step 1: Prepare Your Excel Data

1. Organize your data: Make sure your Excel sheet is well-organized, with the first row
containing the column headers that match the fields in your MySQL table.
2. Save as CSV: Save your Excel file as a CSV file:
○ Go to File > Save As.
○ Choose CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv) from the file type dropdown.
○ Save the file.
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SAILORS

BOATS
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RESERVES

Step 2: Import the CSV File into phpMyAdmin

1. Access phpMyAdmin: Open phpMyAdmin by going to

http://localhost/phpmyadmin in your web browser.
2. Select your database: Choose the database where you want to import the data from the
left sidebar.
3. Select your table: Click on the table where you want to import the data. Make sure the
table structure matches the CSV file columns.
4. Go to the Import tab: Click on the "Import" tab at the top of the page.
5. Choose the file: In the "File to Import" section, click "Choose File" and select the CSV
file you saved earlier.
6. Set the format: Make sure the format is set to "CSV" and adjust the following settings
as needed:
○ Fields terminated by: Enter a comma (,).
○ Fields enclosed by: Optionally, enter a double-quote ("), if your fields are
enclosed in quotes.
○ Lines terminated by: Leave as the default (\n).
○ Column names: If your CSV file includes headers, check the box that says
"Ignore the first line."
7. Start the import: Click "Go" to begin the import process.
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CREATED TABLES

SAILORS

BOATS
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RESERVES
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CREATING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TABLES

1) Set primary keys for respective tables.

● SID for sailors.
● BID for boats.
● SID, BID, DAY, TIME_SLOT for reserves.
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2) Use the create relationship mode in the designers menu of the database. Add foreign key
and reference key.
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