Beginning Databases in 24 Hours

Stephens, Ryan, Plew, Ronald

ISBN 10: 067232492X / ISBN 13: 9780672324925

Published by Pearson Education, Limited, 2003

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Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beginning Databases in 24 Hours
• Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 067232492X
• ISBN 13: 9780672324925
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st.
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 1.748 pounds

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Synopsis

Database technology has become commonplace in virtually all types of computer uses, ranging from even the most simple Web sites to numerous casual personal tasks. Sams Teach Yourself Beginning Databases in 24 Hours provides a solid foundation that any reader needing to learn current database technologies can apply and use today. This book has an easy-to-understand format and includes numerous real-world examples that will help the reader relate to databases that are in use by businesses today. Numerous diagrams and code examples, quizzes and exercises that increase the reader's understanding of the material are a key benefit of Sams Teach Yourself Beginning Databases in 24 Hours. After completing this book, a reader will be able to build and use simple databases using any modem database tool and will be prepared to move on to more complex projects.

About the Author

Ryan Stephens is president and CEO of Perpetual Technologies, Inc., an information technology consulting and training firm in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has specialized in database technology and SQL for over 13 years, working as an Oracle programmer/analyst, Oracle database administrator, consultant, IT manager, and adjunct professor at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, where he has taught SQL, PL/SQL, UNIX, Oracle Oracle DBA, Oracle Development, and database design courses. Ryan resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Tina, and their children, Daniel, Autumn, and Baby Stephens.

Ronald R. Plew is vice president and CIO for Perpetual Technologies, Inc., in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ron has served as an adjunct professor at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, where he has taught SQL and various database courses. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management/Administration from Indiana Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ron also serves in the Indiana Army National Guard, where he is the programmer/analyst for the 433rd Personnel Detachment. Ron's hobbies include golf, chess, and collecting Indianapolis 500 racing memorabilia. He shares ownership of Plew's Indy 500 Museum with his brothers, Mark and Dennis; his sister, Arleen; and mother, Betty. Ron lives in Indianapolis with his wife Linda. Ron and Linda have four children, ten grandchildren, and one great grandchild.