Binding: Paperback
Description: The Language of SQL Second Edition Many SQL texts attempt to serve as an encyclopedic reference on SQL syntax - - an approach that is often counterproductive because that information is readily available in online references published by the major database vendors. For SQL beginners it's more important for a book to focus on general concepts and to offer clear explanations and examples of what various SQL statements can accomplish. This is that book. A number of features make The Language of SQL unique among introductory SQL books. First you will not be required to download software or sit with a computer as you read the text. The intent of this book is to provide examples of SQL usage that can be understood simply by reading. Second topics are organized in an intuitive and logical sequence. SQL keywords are introduced one at a time allowing you to grow your understanding as you encounter new terms and concepts. Finally this book covers the syntax of three widely used databases: Microsoft SQL Server My SQL and Oracle. Special Database Differences sidebars clearly show you any differences in syntax among these three databases and instructions are included on how to obtain and install free versions of the databases. This is the only book you need to gain a quick working knowledge of SQL and relational databases. Learn How To Use SQL to retrieve data from relational databases Apply functions and calculations to data Group and summarize data in a variety of useful ways Use complex logic to retrieve only the data you need Update data and create new tables Design relational databases so that data retrieval is easy and intuitive Use spreadsheets to transform your data into meaningful displays Retrieve data from multiple tables via joins subqueries views and set logic Create modify and execute stored procedures Install Microsoft SQL Server My SQL or Oracle Contents at a Glance 1 Relational Databases and SQL 2 Basic Data Retrieval 3 Calculated Fields and Aliases 4 Using Functions 5 Sorting Data 6 Selection Criteria 7 Boolean Logic 8 Conditional Logic 9 Summarizing Data 10 Subtotals and Crosstabs 11 Inner Joins 12 Outer Joins 13 Self Joins and Views 14 Subqueries 15 Set Logic 16 Stored Procedures and Parameters 17 Modifying Data 18 Maintaining Tables 19 Principles of Database Design 20 Strategies for Displaying Data A Getting Started with Microsoft SQL Server B Getting Started with My SQL C Getting Started with Oracle
Title: Language Of Sql The
Author(s): Rockoff Larry
Publisher: Pearson Education (Us)
Barcode: 9780134658254
Pages: 240 Pages
Publication Date: 7/27/2016
Series: Learning
Category: Relational Databases