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Sams teach yourself SQL in 24 hours

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you'll learn how to use SQL to build effective databases, efficiently retrieve your data, and manage everything from performance to security! Using this book's straightforward, step-by-step approach, you'll learn hands-on through practical exam...

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Main Author: Stephens, Ryan K.
Other Authors: Plew, Ronald R., Jones, Arie.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Indianapolis, Ind. : Sams Pub., c2011.
Subjects:
SQL (Computer program language)
Database management.
Relational databases.
Summary: In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you'll learn how to use SQL to build effective databases, efficiently retrieve your data, and manage everything from performance to security! Using this book's straightforward, step-by-step approach, you'll learn hands-on through practical examples. Each lesson builds on what you've already learned, giving you a strong real-world foundation for success. The authors guide you from the absolute basiscs to advanced techniques--including views, transactions, Web data publishing, and even powerful SQL extensions for Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server!
Item Description: Includes indexes.
Editions vary--sometimes Stephens is listed as first author, other editions list Plew as first author.
Physical Description: xii, 473 p. ; cm.
ISBN: 9780672335419 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0672335417 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Author Notes: For more than 10 years, the authors have studied, applied, and documented the SQL standard and its application to critical database systems in this book.

Ryan Stephens and Ron Plew are entrepreneurs, speakers, and cofounders of Perpetual Technologies, Inc. (PTI), a fast-growing IT management and consulting firm. PTI specializes in database technologies, primarily Oracle and SQL servers running on all UNIX, Linux, and Microsoft platforms. Starting out as data analysts and database administrators, Ryan and Ron now lead a team of impressive technical subject matter experts who manage databases for clients worldwide. They authored and taught database courses for Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis for five years and have authored more than a dozen books on Oracle, SQL, database design, and high availability of critical systems.

Arie D. Jones is the principal technology manager for Perpetual Technologies, Inc. (PTI) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Arie leads PTI's team of experts in planning, design, development, deployment, and management of database environments and applications to achieve the best combination of tools and services for each client. He is a regular speaker at technical events and has authored several books and articles pertaining to database-related topics.

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