Learning SQL: Master SQL Fundamentals

To get you up to speed with SQL quickly, this introductory guide provides hands-on exercises to help you learn how to create, manipulate, and retrieve information from relational databases. Whether you need to write applications, perform administrative tasks, or generate reports, Learning SQL offers a friendly way to master all the SQL fundamentals necessary for using MySQL 6.0, Oracle 11g, and Microsoft's SQL Server 2008. Each chapter presents a self-contained lesson on a key SQL concept or technique, with numerous illustrations and annotated examples. You'll find a unique Test Your Knowledge section in each chapter, with practical exercises and review quizzes that let you practice the skills you learn.