Explain the goals of database normalization and why it is important in relational database design.

What are some common challenges in maintaining data consistency in a distributed database environment?

Describe the concept of sharding in database architecture and its importance.

Explain the concept of data normalization and why it is important in database management.

Explain the concept of database schema evolution and versioning. What challenges arise when evolving database schemas, and how can they be managed effectively?

Explain the concept of database transactions and the ACID properties. Why are they essential in a database environment?

Explain the concept of data modeling in the context of database design. What are the key steps involved in creating an effective data model?

What are the primary steps involved in creating a data model for a relational database?

Describe the relational database paradigm, as well as the logical and physical design concerns for databases.

Topic: Database Design Review the different categories of NoSQL databases, choose one, and explain how that category works, and list examples of the types of data load that would benefit from that category.