


Week 2: Create a vector data model by using vector attribute tables, writing query strings, defining queries, and adding and calculating fields. You will also learn about the implications of a data’s scale and how to load layers from web services.

Week 1: Learn about data models and formats, including a full understanding of vector data and raster concepts. The information you provide for the instance parameter varies, depending on the database platform you specified.In this course, the second in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization, you will go in-depth with common data types (such as raster and vector data), structures, quality and storage during four week-long modules: The value you specify for the database_platform parameter indicates the type of database to which you want to connect. Teradata-The ODBC data source name for the Teradata database.SQL Server-The name of the SQL Server database instance or the name of the database service instance.Name for the SAP HANA database or database service SAP HANA-The Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) data source.PostgreSQL-The name of the server where PostgreSQL is installed or the name of the PostgreSQL database service instance.Oracle-Either the TNS name or the Oracle Easy Connection string to connect to the Oracle database or database service.Db2-The name of the cataloged Db2 database.Dameng-The name of the server where the Dameng database is installed.See below for information about what to provide for each database platform. The information you provide for the Instance parameter varies, depending on the connection type you choose. The value you choose from the Database Platform drop-down list indicates the type of database to which you want to connect. The database server or instance to which the connection will be made.
