The key to successful database development is accurate and appropriate modelling of the real-world system that will be placed on the computer. This guide describes two popular modelling methods, the entity-relationship model and the semantic object model. Num Pages: 360 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: UN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 192 x 19. Weight in Grams: 684. . 2000. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . .

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Title: Database Development For Dummies
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication Date: 2000
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0764507524
ISBN 13: 9780764507526
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: New

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Powerful, low-cost database development tools make it possible for virtually anybody to create their own database―and this hands-on guide makes it fun and easy

Databases permeate every nook and cranny of our highly connected, information-intensive world, from ATMs to personal finance, online shopping, and networked information management. Databases have become so integral to the business environment that, nowadays, it's next to impossible to stay competitive without the assistance of some sort of database technology―no matter what type or size of business you run. But developing your own database can be tricky. Whether you want to keep records for a small business or run a large e-commerce website, developing the right database system can be a major challenge. Which is where Database Development For Dummies comes in.

From data modeling methods and development tools to Internet accessibility and security, this comprehensive guide shows you, step-by-step and with illustrations, everything you need to know about building a custom system from the ground up. You'll learn to:

Model data accurately
Design a reliable functional database
Deliver robust relational databases on time and on budget
Build a user-friendly database application
Put your database on the Web

The book acquaints you with the most popular data modeling methods and shows you how to systematically design and develop a system incorporating a database and one or more applications that operate on it. Here's more of what you'll discover in the book:

Database architecture and how it has evolved
How database technology affects everyday life
A structured approach to database development
How to create an appropriate data model
How to develop a reliable relational design
The complexities that you're likely to encounter in designing a database and how to simplify them
Implementing your design using Microsoft Access 2000, SQL Server, and other powerful database development tools
Database security
Ten rules to know when creating a database
Another ten rules to know when creating a database application

If you need a database tailored to you and your company's current and future data storage and management needs, this is the book for you. Get Database Development For Dummies and discover what it takes to design, develop, and implement a sophisticated database system.

About the Author

Allen G. Taylor is a 30-year veteran of the computer industry and the author of 30 books, including Cruise for Free, SQL For Dummies, 8th Edition, Crystal Reports 2008 For Dummies, Database Development For Dummies, Access Power Programming with VBA, and SQL All-In-One For Dummies, Second Edition. He lectures internationally on astronomy, databases, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He also teaches database development and Crystal Reports through a leading online education. For the latest news on Allen's activities, check out DatabaseCentral.Info or his blog at moontube.wordpress.com.

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