{"product_id":"9781484211922","title":"Database Systems: A Pragmatic Approach","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDatabase Systems: A Pragmatic Approach\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFoster, Elvis C.; Godbole, Shripad\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn the concepts, principles, design, implementation, and management issues of databases. You will adopt a methodical and pragmatic approach to solving database systems problems. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDatabase Systems: A Pragmatic Approach \u003c\/em\u003eprovides a comprehensive, yet concise introduction to  database systems, with special emphasis on the relational database  model. This book discusses the database as an essential component of a  software system, as well as a valuable, mission-critical corporate  resource. New in this second edition is updated SQL content covering the  latest release of the Oracle Database Management System along with a  reorganized sequence of the topics which is more useful for learning. Also included are revised and additional illustrations, as well as a new chapter on using relational databases to anchor large, complex management support systems. There is also added reference content in the  appendixes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is based on lecture notesthat have been  tested and proven over several years, with outstanding results. It combines a balance of theory  with practice, to give you your best chance at success. Each chapter is organized systematically  into brief sections, with itemization of the important  points to be remembered. Additionally, the book  includes a number of author Elvis Foster's original methodologies that add  clarity and creativity to the database modeling and design experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the relational model and the advantages it brings to software systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign database schemas with integrity rules that ensure correctness of corporate data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuery data using SQL in order to generate reports, charts, graphs, and other business results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand what it means to be a database administrator, and why the profession is highly paid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild and manage web-accessible databases in support of applications delivered via a browser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecome familiar with the common database brands, their similarities and differences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore special topics such as tree-based data, hashing for fast access, distributed and object databases, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudents who are studying database technology, who aspire to a career as a database administrator or designer, and practicing database administrators and developers desiring to strengthen their knowledge of database theory\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Apress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2016-11-08\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781484211922\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4842-1191-5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 254cm x178cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 604\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47412683014284,"sku":"9781484211922","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781484211922.jpg?v=1775844446","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781484211922","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}