SQL For Dummies
Demystify database management systems with this fun and friendly guide to SQLThe secret is SQL, and once you get the hang of that, you can build relational databases and get valuable information into and out of them with ease. Here's how to structure a database management system with SQL, implement the design, protect your data, access and work with it, maintain your database, and much more, using the newest version of SQL.Down to data basics — learn what a relational database is and what goes into designing a good oneSQL secrets revealed — get an overview of SQL fundamentals and actually build a databaseData in, data out — find out how to add, retrieve, display, delete, or change data in your databaseWhat's your query? — discover how to find what you need using different queriesGuarding your stuff — protect your data from theft, accidental or malicious corruption, and loss due to equipment failureGetting SQL to play nice — use Open DataBase Connectivity (ODBC) to solve the problems of combining SQL with other languagesXML is your friend — communicate with other applications using XML with SQLEliminating errors — understand what SQL is trying to tell you when something goes wrongOpen the book and find:Essential database design considerationsHow a database management system differs from a databaseWhat SQL is and isn'tDifferent types of dataTen common database blundersHow to use values, value expressions, and relational operatorsTips on using XML data with SQLCommon threats to your dataLearn to:Create relational databases with powerful data retrieval capacityUse SQL with XML and Access® 2010Structure a database management system and implement database designWork with all the core SQL features