Inside Relational Databases with Examples in Access by Mark Whitehorn (English)

Description: Inside Relational Databases with Examples in Access by Mark Whitehorn, Bill Marklyn On the other hand, the six different types that we describe are part of the re- tional world and this book is about that world – we are not trying to teach you how to use Access, we are simply using Access to illustrate the relational model. Incidentally, this is not meant to imply that Access is somehow lacking as a relational database engine. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Contents Should we tell you the whole story? Of course, there is an inevitable tension in trying to work like this. For example, in Chapter 16 we talk about referential integrity. There are - sentially six different flavors of referential integrity but Access only s- ports four of them (they are the most important ones however, so you arent missing out on too much). The problem is this. Should we tell you about the other two? If we do, as an Access user you have every right to be annoyed that we are telling you about a feature you cant use. On the other hand, the six different types that we describe are part of the re- tional world and this book is about that world – we are not trying to teach you how to use Access, we are simply using Access to illustrate the relational model. Ultimately we decided to risk your ire and to describe all of the features of the relational model as we see it, even if Access doesnt support all of them. One advantage of this approach is that if you need to use a different database engine you will almost certainly find the extra information useful. Incidentally, this is not meant to imply that Access is somehow lacking as a relational database engine. The reason we chose it for the first book is that it is such a good example of a relational database tool. Notes The first two editions of Inside Relational Databases have both been best sellers. These new editions will also cover the relational database model but will use different engines to illustrate the model. In doing so, readers will be able to apply the model using their preferred database engine. Initially three versions are planned starting with Access, SQL Server and my SQL. The books show just how simple and useful databases can be. No prior knowledge is required i.e. real world examples show how to manage data efficiently. A significant amount of new material is included in the core of the book and particular emphasis is given to showing how to make a database run faster and more efficiently. Back Cover Inside Relational Databases was first published in 1997 and, rather to our surprise, rapidly reached the status of a classic work in the database field. Translated into three other languages and sold all over the world, it has helped thousands of people to understand the relational model that underpins all modern databases. Inside Relational Databases has never been about how to use a particular database engine (Access, SQL Server, MySQL, whatever). Instead, its about the underlying way in which relational databases work. However it is very convenient if the book illustrates the relational model using the readers favorite product - such as Access. So, for the new edition we produced several different versions of the same book, each version based on a different database engine. The version in your hand is based around Access (hence the title). There are other versions based around SQL Server and MySQL. You shouldnt buy this book if you are looking for a book about how to use Access. You should buy this book if you have created databases but they dont seem to work very well. Perhaps you: *cant retrieve the information that you want. *have to type in the same information over and over again. *type in data and it appears to go missing. *ask questions and get answers that you know are wrong. *can use Access but you dont know exactly what to do with it. *know that a relational database lets you create multiple tables in the database but you are uncertain why this is to your advantage. Or perhaps you hear words in connection with databases like: *normalization *functional dependency *inner join *union *redundant data *data dictionary *meta-data *ER modeling *transaction *concurrency *locking You havent got the faintest idea what they mean and there is no one you can ask. We have also taken the opportunity of the new edition to restructure the book significantly. I (Mark) continue to teach database design and practice, both to undergraduates and in the commercial world. Without doubt the most popular topic in the commercial world is how to make databases run faster (no great surprise there) so we have added an entire section of brand new material (more than 10% of the entire book) on that topic. The section on designing databases has been reorganized and expanded and we also re-read the entire book (several times) and brought it all up to date. Author Biography Mark Whitehorn teaches database design and practice, both to undergraduates and in the commercial world. Table of Contents A simple, single-table database.- to Part 1.- Tables.- Queries/Views.- Forms.- Reports.- Summary of Part 1.- A multi-table database.- to Part 2.- Serious problems with single tables.- Multiple tables cure serious problems.- Making multiple tables work together.- Getting the data into the correct tables.- Relationships in the real world.- How are relationships modeled?.- Revisiting the big four — the synergy begins.- Integrity.- Summary of Part 2.- Database Design & Architecture.- Database design.- The seven layers of wisdom.- Database architecture.- Related database topics.- What exactly is a relational database?.- 22 Triggers and stored procedures.- Transactions, logs, backup, locking and concurrency.- Codds rules.- Normalization.- More about normalization.- The system tables.- More on queries: data manipulation.- SQL.- Domains.- What does null mean?.- Primary keys.- Speeding up your database.- Hardware considerations.- Indexing.- More on optimization.- Denormalization. Long Description Contents Should we tell you the whole story? Of course, there is an inevitable tension in trying to work like this. For example, in Chapter 16 we talk about referential integrity. There are - sentially six different flavors of referential integrity but Access only s- ports four of them (they are the most important ones however, so you arent missing out on too much). The problem is this. Should we tell you about the other two? If we do, as an Access user you have every right to be annoyed that we are telling you about a feature you cant use. On the other hand, the six different types that we describe are part of the re- tional world and this book is about that world - we are not trying to teach you how to use Access, we are simply using Access to illustrate the relational model. Ultimately we decided to risk your ire and to describe all of the features of the relational model as we see it, even if Access doesnt support all of them. One advantage of this approach is that if you need to use a different database engine you will almost certainly find the extra information useful. Incidentally, this is not meant to imply that Access is somehow lacking as a relational database engine. The reason we chose it for the first book is that it is such a good example of a relational database tool. Feature A reader-friendly explanation of the relational model and its importance to database designers and developers, tailored to suit Access users Description for Sales People The first two editions of Inside Relational Databases have both been best sellers. These new editions will also cover the relational database model but will use different engines to illustrate the model. In doing so, readers will be able to apply the model using their preferred database engine. Initially three versions are planned starting with Access, SQL Server and my SQL. The books show just how simple and useful databases can be. No prior knowledge is required i.e. real world examples show how to manage data efficiently. A significant amount of new material is included in the core of the book and particular emphasis is given to showing how to make a database run faster and more efficiently. Details ISBN1846283949 Author Bill Marklyn Short Title INSIDE RELATIONAL DATABASES W/ Language English ISBN-10 1846283949 ISBN-13 9781846283949 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-10-31 Imprint Springer London Ltd Place of Publication England Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Residence Worcester, GB Birth 1953 Affiliation University College Pages 372 DOI 10.1604/9781846283949;10.1007/978-1-84628-687-2 UK Release Date 2006-10-31 AU Release Date 2006-10-31 NZ Release Date 2006-10-31 Publisher Springer London Ltd DEWEY 005.7565 Illustrations XIV, 372 p. Audience Professional & Vocational Edition Description New edition We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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