
Database Design and Management using Access
Nick Dowling(Author)
Cengage Learning EMEA (Publisher)
Published on 23. November 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
230 pages
978-1-84480-109-1 (ISBN)
Description
Databases are often viewed as the end product rather than as a tool in the work place. This book has been written to address this need, using straightforward examples and assessing different ways of storing information. It is a practical guide to collecting data and using Microsoft Access to transform it into useful information.
Written for both Business Studies students and professionals, it adopts a functional approach which teaches theory by practical example. 'Jargon buster' sidebars explain the terminology related to database theory, while the revision questions at the end of each unit aid comprehension. This straightforward approach means that the text is ideal for self-study.
Written for both Business Studies students and professionals, it adopts a functional approach which teaches theory by practical example. 'Jargon buster' sidebars explain the terminology related to database theory, while the revision questions at the end of each unit aid comprehension. This straightforward approach means that the text is ideal for self-study.
More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
399 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84480-109-1 (9781844801091)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Nick Dowling is a consultant specialising in the development of database and office automation systems as well as teaching adult education classes in Access, Visual Basic and other application software products. He has a graduate diploma in Information Systems and has worked in many different countries.
Content
1 Introduction
2 Beginning the design process
3 Determining requirements for a database system
4 Creating the data model
5 Using normalisation to ensure design quality
6 Creating the physical data model
7 Data design
8 Implementing the database design using Microsoft Access
9 Capturing data
10 Using forms
11 Using queries
12 Totals queries
13 Advanced queries
14 Presenting information using reports
15 Presenting information graphically using charts
16 Optimising database performance
17 Social issues of information processing
Appendices
Index
2 Beginning the design process
3 Determining requirements for a database system
4 Creating the data model
5 Using normalisation to ensure design quality
6 Creating the physical data model
7 Data design
8 Implementing the database design using Microsoft Access
9 Capturing data
10 Using forms
11 Using queries
12 Totals queries
13 Advanced queries
14 Presenting information using reports
15 Presenting information graphically using charts
16 Optimising database performance
17 Social issues of information processing
Appendices
Index