SQL For Dummies

Many database management system (DBMS) tools operate on various hardware platforms, yet all serious products share a common feature: support for SQL, the industry-standard language for creating and managing databases. Mastering SQL allows you to build relational databases and extract valuable information. These systems are crucial for many organizations, but the process of creating and maintaining them often seems daunting, reserved for database experts. The 5th Edition of SQL For Dummies demystifies this process. Written in accessible language and updated with the latest SQL:2003 information, this reference guides you step-by-step in transforming your database designs into reality. Even those with some database experience will find new insights. Key topics include: understanding relational database and SQL fundamentals, building and maintaining simple and multiple relational databases, manipulating data, examining SQL components like values and queries, ensuring database security, and exploring ODBC, JDBC, and SQL with XML. Additionally, it covers advanced topics such as cursors and error-handling, along with common SQL mistakes and retrieval tips. Ultimately, databases are powerful tools for tracking what matters to you, and with SQL For Dummies, 5th Edition, you can harness that power effectively.