Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the history of databases in this comprehensive lecture from Carnegie Mellon University's Advanced Database Systems course. Delve into major takeaways, integrated data stores, and the evolution of database systems from Cobol and IMS to relational models, Oracle, and PostgreSQL. Learn about the developments in the 1990s and 2000s, including custom analytical databases, NoSQL, and NewSQL. Gain insights from Professor Andy Pavlo as he covers course logistics, objectives, and expectations, while also discussing assignments, the Postgres Encyclopedia project, and the final exam. Access accompanying slides for a visual aid to enhance your understanding of this pivotal topic in database systems.