Database Concepts

by David M. Kroenke, David Auer, Scott Vandenberg

Database Concepts is your hands-on guide to creating and managing small databases. This flexible text from 2 of the world’s leading database authorities focuses on database concepts (rather than the features and functions of a particular product). As a result, it can be used with whichever software suits your needs. You’ll practice working with 3 complete sample databases that run throughout key portions of the text. You’ll also apply concepts and techniques to real business situations as you work through 3 ongoing projects. The 10th Edition emphasizes the cloud’s essential role in database concepts, beginning in Ch. 1 with a thorough introduction to the cloud environment and its underlying technology. The text has been updated to reflect Microsoft 365, with Access for Microsoft 365 (shown running on Microsoft Windows 11) as the basic software used. Screenshots and examples feature the latest possible releases of Microsoft 365 (Office 2021), MySQL, Microsoft Azure and ArangoDB. This print textbook is available for students to rent for their classes. The Pearson print rental program provides students with affordable access to learning materials, so they come to class ready to succeed.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks, Programming

600 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Lawrence Kelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received an "A" in this mechanical engineer's continuing-ed class, taken at a local community college in Schenectady. Helped(s) me with my work, both at GE Energy and at my current position at GlobalSpec.com. I strongly recommend this book and / or a course connected to it to anyone working with databases on the Internet.

[Kushnuma · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book definitely was helpful with my module for Business Database Systems, especially as all the quizzes, tests and exam were based on this book. But I did get tired of using it so much.

[Neeraj Bansal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a student with no background in computer and this book was recommended to me by my professor who is a data scientist. The order of the content is really good. Will recommend reading colored version(avoid reading on kindle).
Got a bit lost in Part 3 of the book about the security and privacy. Part1 and Part2 are easy to read and understand.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

9th edition- Exercises at the end of chapter three cannot be completed as written. Avoid.

[Reader]

I want to read this book as a reference for my research

[Rachel Aranda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good definitions but the information was a jumble when it came to the examples. At first I thought having examples for different versions (access, MySQL, ect.) that people in technology field use daily would be nice but it got confusing very early on. This book could be useful for the history of the technology field and definitions, but that's not what I wanted from a book to help me better myself in the field I want to work in. In my opinion, the book could have benefited from an editor, better descriptions to go with the pictures, and maybe even a workbook for all the different versions.

[Clayton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Generally, I found the material to be a bit dry, but in all seriousness its a book about databases so I'm going to concede that point.

This book was utilized in an MBA course and is intended to generally familiarize the uninitiated with the basics of databases and their usage. In that regard this is an excellent book, however for those with any practical experience with databases outside of Access the content will be rather rudimentary.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book. I think all the tutorials really helped me learn the basics of databases. I'd beware the author Kronke, though, as he really likes to hear himself talk and has written more than one textbook.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very clear and easy to read. I think the authors struck the right balance between hand-holding through the examples and letting you explore on your own.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a very good text.

[Aimee · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not so good.