See how SQL interfaces with today's environmentsStart building and using relational databases with SQL's newest featuresThe database may be the twenty-first century filing cabinet, but building one is a little more complex than sliding drawers into a metal box. With this book to guide you through all the newest features of SQL, you'll soon be whipping up relational databases, using SQL with XML to power data-driven Web sites, and more!Discover how to* Use SQL in a client/server system* Build a multitable relational database* Construct nested and recursive queries* Set up database security* Use SQL within applications* Map SQL to XML
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Allen G. Taylor is a 30-year veteran of the computer industry and the author of 24 books, including Crystal Reports 10 For Dummies, Database Development For Dummies, Access Power Programming with VBA, and SQL Weekend Crash Course. He lectures internationa
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Introduction Part I: Basic Concepts Chapter 1: Relational Database Fundamentals Chapter 2: SQL Fundamentals Chapter 3: The Components of SQL Part II: Using SQL to Build Databases Chapter 4: Building and Maintaining a Simple Database Structure Chapter 5: Building a Multitable Relational Database Part III: Storing and Retrieving Data Chapter 6: Manipulating Database Data Chapter 7: Specifying Values Chapter 8: Using Advanced SQL Value Expressions Chapter 9: Zeroing In on the Data You Want Chapter 10: Using Relational Operators Chapter 11: Delving Deep with Nested Queries Chapter 12: Recursive Queries Part IV: Controlling Operations Chapter 13: Providing Database Security Chapter 14: Protecting Data Chapter 15: Using SQL within Applications Part V: Taking SQL to the Real World Chapter 16: Accessing Data with ODBC and JDBC Chapter 17: Operating on XML Data with SQL Part VI: Advanced Topics Chapter 18: Stepping through a Dataset with Cursors Chapter 19: Adding Procedural Capabilities with Persistent Stored Modules Chapter 20: Handling Errors Part VII: The Part of Tens Chapter 21: Ten Common Mistakes Chapter 22: Ten Retrieval Tips Part VIII: Appendixes Appendix A: SQL:2003 Reserved Words Appendix B: Glossary Index