Summary

Adopting a pragmatic approach to database systems, with an emphasis on design, this work integrates a central case study throughout. It details a step-by-step methodology and teaches readers how to apply this to design and build applications using leading commercial PC and mainframe database systems. Highlighted boxes and margin tips draw attention to important information. Distributed and Object-Orientd database systems are covered. related areas for 1st course database systems. It should also be useful for IT professionals.