Databases DeMysTiFieD

by Andy Oppel

Learning DATABASE fundamentals just got a whole lot EASIER!
Now you can design, build, and manage a fully functional database with ease. Thoroughly updated to cover the latest technologies and techniques, Databases Demystified , Second Edition gives you the hands-on help you need to get started. Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide covers methods that can be used with any database, including Microsoft Access, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle. You'll learn about relational database components, database queries, SQL, the database life cycle, logical database design using normalization, and physical database design. Data and process modeling, database security, Online Analytical Processing (OLAP), and XML are also covered. Detailed examples and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning. It's a no-brainer! You'll find out how Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Databases Demystified , Second Edition is your self-paced guide to learning universal database concepts.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Technology, Computers, Textbooks

448 pages, Paperback

First published February 27, 2004

Reviews

[Mikael Cerbing · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book when it comes to what it is trying to do. Its well written and reasonable easy to understand for a person like me = not very good at computers. Some things I still struggle with, but im not sure if that is the books fault or my own. But it is also very boring, and that is the fault of the subject more then anything else.

[Mike S · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this to try to get a basic understanding of how to design a database. I think the author did a great job of explaining all of the steps involved in developing a database that you will be happy with. I found it much better written and much more informative than "Database Development for Dummies", if you're looking for a beginner book I would recommend skipping the Dummies book and starting with this one. it will get you up to speed enough that you can start designing databases and getting experience applying all of the concepts. I have a big respect for DBAs now, you have to be a very organized thinker to do that job well.

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bought for an introductory course on databases, I found it useful at the time, but haven't referenced it once since. That's not to say I never will - I haven't done that much with databases, and I hope that's going to change. But this hasn't been as invaluable as some of my other books.

[Sean]

In an effort to better understand databases and partially fueled by my current project which demands connectivity from a GUI to multiple database types, I've decided to give this one a read. Both dreading and looking forward to reading it all at the same time.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear and easy to understand all of the topics covered.

[Servabo · Rating 3 out of 5]

No more databases, no more schooling for me :D