Hands-on SQL: The Language, Querying, Reporting and the Marketplace (with CD-ROM)

If you need to get results fast with SQL, you need Hands-On SQL, the rapid-fire tutorial on SQL that will show you all you need to know to use SQL. With Hands-On SQL, you'll walk through SQL step by step, from the basics to advanced topics...read about the concept, and get all the background you'll need; then, check out the crystal-clear, real-world examples; then, try it yourself. Hands-On SQL's CD-ROM includes SQLWindows Solo, Centura's complete SQL development environment!
Hands-On SQL presents SQL basics, explains introductory design, and offers full explanations of SQL statements and syntax. Since most SQL programmers depend on specialized SQL development tools, Hands-On SQL compares the tools available from market leaders like Centura, Oracle, Sybase, and IBM - and explains important variations in how each of these vendors implements SQL. You'll learn how to embed SQL statements using other application languages and 4GL tools. You'll even take a look at the future of SQL and database design.
Whether you're an application developer, database administrator, end user, or student, Hands-On SQL is all you need to get results with SQL immediately.
The software on the CD-ROM is certified to run on OS/2 Warp, Microsoft Windows 3.X, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, and Windows NT. It also runs on Windows 95. Note: You may experience read errors if attempting to use this CD on a high-speed (5X or higher) CD-ROM drive.

ROBERT GROTH currently works for DataMind, Inc., a leading provider of data mining software to the relational database market. Previously, at Gupta Corporation (now Centura), he specialized in helping software companies deploy client/server relational technology. Earlier, Groth worked for five years as a technical instructor and member of the technical staff at Hewlett-Packard.

DAVID GERBER is senior manager at SQL Designs. He oversees the Database Technology Group, specializing in database administration, physical database design, and query optimizers for SQL databases. He co-authored SQL Advanced Topics Guide, published by Gupta Corporation.