Sql: Self–Teaching Guide (Wiley Self Teaching Guides) - Softcover

Stephenson, Peter ; Hartwig, Glenn

9780471545446: Sql: Self–Teaching Guide (Wiley Self Teaching Guides)

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ISBN 10: 0471545449 ISBN 13: 9780471545446

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1992

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SQL Self–Teaching Guide Wiley Self–Teaching Guides are designed for first–time users of specific computer applications. These practical guides follow a logical progression that takes you step–by–step from the basics to advanced techniques. Each book enables you to measure your progress and learn at your own pace. With Wiley Self–Teaching Guides, learning to master computers is easy, rewarding, and fun. Using SQL, you�ll find out how a single language can be used to link your organization�s microcomputers, minicomputers, and mainframe databases. This Self–Teaching Guide leads you through the basics of SQL and addresses several general SQL issues.

Covers relational databases, database query techniques, SQL structure, and more
Explains how to build the SQL query and subquery, and create complex queries
Provides a handy quick reference to SQL
Explains how different SQL products relate to each other

You�ll also get important information on

Database query techniques
Defining a database
Querying and updating data
Database security
Grant and Revoke operations
Embedded SQL
Client–server databases

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About the Author

About the authors PETER STEPHENSON is a marketing consultant for computer software companies, as well as a full–time computer book author. GLENN HARTWIG is currently a freelance writer and consultant. He was formerly managing editor of Byte Magazine.

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SQL Self–Teaching Guide Wiley Self–Teaching Guides are designed for first–time users of specific computer applications. These practical guides follow a logical progression that takes you step–by–step from the basics to advanced techniques. Each book enables you to measure your progress and learn at your own pace. With Wiley Self–Teaching Guides, learning to master computers is easy, rewarding, and fun. Using SQL, you ll find out how a single language can be used to link your organization s microcomputers, minicomputers, and mainframe databases. This Self–Teaching Guide leads you through the basics of SQL and addresses several general SQL issues.