Hands on SQL : The Language, Querying, Reporting and the Marketplace

Groth, Robert

ISBN 10: 0134861434 / ISBN 13: 9780134861432

Published by Pearson Education, Limited, 1996

Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 67679401-75

Synopsis:

Understanding SQL is pretty basic to anyone usig a database. Yet most books take a theoretical, academic approach. Groth shows how anyone working with a database can familiarize themselves with SQL in only three hours using the DC and become completely onversant by following the hands-on approach. Contains Centura Software Corporation's SQL Wilndows Solo, Quest (what the enduser uses to query a database) and exercises relating to the book.

From the Back Cover:

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Learn SQL fast―hands-on!

If you need to get results fast with SQL, you need Hands-On SQL, the rapid-fire tutorial on SQL that will show you all you need to know to use SQL. With Hands-On SQL, you'll walk through SQL step by step, from the basics to advanced topics:

• Read about a concept, and get all the background you'll need.
• Then, check out the crystal-clear, real-world examples.
• Then, try it yourself. Hands-On SQL's CD-ROM includes SQLWindows Solo, Centura's complete SQL development environment!

Hands-On SQL presents SQL basics, explains introductory design, and offers full explanations of SQL statements and syntax. Since most SQL programmers depend on specialized SQL development tools, Hands-On SQL compares the tools available from market leaders like Centura, Oracle®, Sybase®, and IBM®and explains important variations in how each of these vendors implements SQL. You'l learn how to embed SQL statements using other application languages and 4GL tools. You'll even take a look at the future of SQL and database design.

Whether you're an application developer, database administrator, end user, or student, Hands-On SQL is all you need to get results with SQL immediately.

The software on the CD-ROM is certified to run on OS/2® Warp, Windows® 3.X, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, and Windows NT. It is also known to work on Windows 95.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Hands on SQL : The Language, Querying, ...
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good