1. Introduction to Data Architectures
* Data types and metadata
* Types of data repositories
* Databases: Relational and NoSQL
2. NoSQL Databases
* General characteristics of NoSQL databases
* Types of NoSQL databases: Aggregation models and graph-oriented
* NoSQL Database Managers: Design, operations, queries
* Administration: Distribution and clustering
3. Management of Relational Databases
* Role and responsibilities of the database administrator
* Handling storage and security
* Transactions, concurrency, backup, and recovery
4. Management of Databases in the Cloud
* Introduction to Cloud Computing
* Cloud services for database management