Publisher's Synopsis
A complete and practical introduction to database management systems for anyone who is, or wishes to become, a database administrator, application programmer, or sophisticated SQL user. Starting with fundamental relational concepts, the author presents a full range of information about database standards and products, including Oracle, Ingres, DB2 and Sybase, and provides detailed, step-by-step coverage of SQL and database transaction programming. The text offers a solid introduction to the concepts of logical database design, physical layout, commands, utilities, security, and recovery, showing how each is critical to price-performance.
