Databases : a beginner's guide

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Title:

Databases : a beginner's guide

Author:

Oppel, Andrew J.

ISBN:

9780071608466

Personal Author:

Oppel, Andrew J.

Publication Information:

New York : McGraw-Hill, c2009.

Physical Description:

xviii, 478 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Pt. I. Database Concepts -- 1. Database Fundamentals -- 2. Exploring Relational Database Components -- 3. Forms-based Database Queries -- 4. Introduction to SQL -- Pt. II. Database Development -- 5. The Database Life Cycle -- 6. Database Design Using Normalization -- 7. Data and Process Modeling -- 8. Physical Database Design -- Pt. III. Database Implementation -- 9. Connecting Databases to the Outside World -- 10. Database Security -- 11. Deploying Databases -- 12. Databases for Online Analytical Processing -- 13. Integrating XML Documents and Objects into Databases -- Pt. IV. Appendices -- A. Answers to Self Tests -- B. Solutions to the Try This Exercises.

Subject Term:

Database design.

Database management.

Databases.

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Essential Database Skills--Made Easy!

Learn standard database design and management techniques applicable to any type of database. Featuring clear examples using both Microsoft Access and Oracle, Databases: A Beginner's Guide begins by showing you how to use Structured Query Language (SQL) to create and access database objects. Then, you'll discover how to implement logical design using normalization, transform the logical design into a physical database, and handle data and process modeling. You'll also get details on database security, online analytical processing (OLAP), connecting databases to applications, and integrating XML and object content into databases.

Designed for Easy Learning

Key Skills & Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter

Ask the Expert--Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips

Try This--Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills

Notes--Extra information related to the topic being covered

Self Tests--Chapter-ending quizzes to test your knowledge