Concepts of Database Management

by Philip J. Pratt, Joseph J. Adamski

This concise yet comprehensive introduction to fundamental database concepts is an indispensable resource to develop your knowledge of database management concepts. Now in its sixth edition, Concepts of Database Management maintains the focus on real-world cases that made previous editions so effective addressing the most current database issues faced today such as database design, data integrity, concurrent updates, and data security. Special features include detailed coverage of the relational model (including Query-By-Example (QBE) and SQL), normalization and views, database design, database administration and management, and more. This book's advanced topics include distributed databases, data warehouses, stored procedures, and triggers fostering an in-depth understanding of database management that will prepare users for success in their fields.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction, Technology, Textbooks

386 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Chris Patterson]

I go back to this book over and over for help with mapping databases and structures. In the past I would simply sit down and build a database from scratch without mapping it first. Planning makes things a lot easier.

[Heather Gray]

Good textbook for my Database Design class

[Brian Garber]

Helpful overview of database management.

[Nancy]

If your learing about Databasing, this book is a nice one to read.

[Bill]

Great!