Concepts of Database Management

by Joy L. Starks, Philip J. Pratt

Gain a thorough, applied understanding of critical database issues with Starks/Pratt/Last's CONCEPTS OF DATABASE MANAGEMENT, 9E. Real cases, examples and screenshots in this concise presentation help clarify database design, data integrity, normalization, concurrent updates, data security, and big data. Completely updated to SQL Server 2016, Microsoft Access 2016, and Office 365 standards, this edition explores SQL in a database-neutral environment while addressing E-R diagrams, normalization, and database design. Detailed coverage presents the relational model (including QBE and SQL), normalization and views, database administration and management. You also examine advanced topics such as distributed databases, data warehouses, stored procedures, triggers, data macros and Web Apps. This introduction to database is ideal for mastering today's database techniques.

Genres: Technology, Textbooks

432 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Chris Patterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good textbook for my Database Design class

[Brian Garber · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful overview of database management.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

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

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great!