Publisher's Synopsis
"Taylor writes in a breezy, entertaining style that SQL novices will find inviting." Amazon.com
Covers Microsoft SQL Server 7
Find Out How to Use SQL for Effective Database Communication Handle SQL like a native speaker in no time! Written by a 30–year computer veteran, SQL For Dummies®, 3rd Edition, explains how to use this powerful language to create, manipulate, and manage relational databases. Get an insider's tour of relational databases and client–server systems, work your way up to sophisticated commands and statements, and check out the coverage of SQL–related products such as Microsoft SQL Server 7.
Inside, find helpful advice on how to:
- Find out about SQL components Data Definition Language, Data Manipulation Language, and Data Control Language
- Understand fundamental SQL commands and data types
- Extract data from many different data sources using ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity)
- Create tables, views, schemas, and indices for easy data access
- Manage databases using SQL server
- Use SQL to transfer or retrieve information from the Internet or an intranet
- Enhance databases with popular development tools, such as Borland's C++Builder and IntraBuilder
