The Practical SQL Handbook

SQL has become the standard language for accessing information in relational databases. It is becoming increasingly important as a means of enabling personal computer users to use data stored on mainframes and workstations through client/server networks. This book guides readers step-by-step through the basic vocabulary and functions of the language and describes how to use it to develop applications. It covers the fundamentals of database design, security and data integrity. This updated second edition also includes two chapters specifically on implementing SQL in the workplace. These chapters contain explicit solutions, ready-to-use code and general strategies for common business database challenges.