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Fundamentals of Database Systems, Fourth Edition

Fundamentals of Database Systems, Fourth Edition

by Ramez Elmasri, Sham Navathe

Clear explanations of theory and design, broad coverage of models and real systems, and an up-to-date introduction to modern database technologies result in a leading introduction to database systems. With fresh new problems and a new lab manual, students get more opportunities to practice the fundamentals of design and implementation. More real-world examples serve as engaging, practical illustrations of database... (more)

MySQL Cookbook

by Paul Dubois

Along with MySQL's popularity has come a flood of questions about solving specific problems, and that's where this Cookbook is essential. Designed as a handy resource when you need quick solutions or techniques, the book offers dozens of short, focused pieces of code and hundreds of worked-out examples for programmers of all levels who don't have the time (or expertise) to solve MySQL problems from scratch. The... (more)

Database System Concepts

by Abraham Silberschatz, Henry F. Korth

Database System Concepts , 5/e, is intended for a first course in databases at the junior or senior undergraduate, or first-year graduate, level. In addition to basic material for a first course, the text contains advanced material that can be used for course supplements, or as introductory material for an advanced course. The authors assume only a familiarity with basic data structures, computer... (more)

SQL: A Beginner's Guide, Second Edition

by Robert Sheldon

Here is the foundation upon which you can build your relational database design and programming, then apply those skills to any SQL-based product. Carefully organized for beginners, you'll learn step-by-step how to create a database, create tables, enforce data integrity, query and modify data, and implement advanced data access techniques.

High Performance MySQL: Optimization, Backups, Replication, and More

High Performance MySQL: Optimization, Backups, Replication, and More

by Arjen Lentz, Peter Zaitsev, Vadim Tkachenko, Jeremy Zawodny, Derek Balling, Baron Schwartz, Schwartz Baron, Zaitsev Peter, Tkachenko Vadim, Zawodny Jeremy, Lentz Arjen, Balling Derek

High Performance MySQL is the definitive guide to building fast, reliable systems with MySQL. Written by noted experts with years of real-world experience building very large systems, this book covers every aspect of MySQL performance in detail, and focuses on robustness, security, and data integrity. High Performance MySQL teaches you advanced techniques in depth so you can bring out MySQL's full power. Learn... (more)

MySQL (3rd Edition) (Developer's Library)

MySQL (3rd Edition) (Developer's Library)

by Paul Dubois

A new edition of this title is available, ISBN-10: 0672329387 ISBN-13: 9780672329388 For years, MySQL has been helping MySQL developers and database administrators learn their MySQL system inside and out. This newest edition has been updated to include information on MySQL 5 and it will prove itself again to you as being the most definitive reference guide to using, administering and programming MySQL... (more)

High Performance MySQL

by Jeremy D. Zawodny

As users come to depend on MySQL, they find that they have to deal with issues of reliability, scalability, and performance--issues that are not well documented but are critical to a smoothly functioning site. This book is an insider's guide to these little understood topics. Author Jeremy Zawodny has managed large numbers of MySQL servers for mission-critical work at Yahoo!, maintained years of contacts with the... (more)

The PHP Anthology: Object Oriented PHP Solution, Volume 1

The PHP Anthology: Object Oriented PHP Solution, Volume 1

by Harry Fuecks

As a PHP developer, there are certain problems you’re almost guaranteed to face. Generating charts and graphs, converting HTML documents to PDF format—PHP is equipped to handle all of these, but coming up with the best implementation can be tricky! Now, instead of trawling through message boards and mailing lists for the answer, you can just crack open The PHP Anthology! The PHP Anthology is a complete... (more)

Database Design for Mere Mortals: A Hands-On Guide to Relational Database Design, Second Edition

Database Design for Mere Mortals: A Hands-On Guide to Relational Database Design, Second Edition

by Michael J. Hernandez

"This book takes the somewhat daunting process of database design and breaks it into completely manageable and understandable components. Mike's approach whilst simple is completely professional, and I can recommend this book to any novice database designer." --Sandra Barker, Lecturer, University of South Australia, Australia "Databases are a critical infrastructure technology for information systems and today's... (more)

Build Your Own Database Driven Website Using PHP & MySQL

Build Your Own Database Driven Website Using PHP & MySQL

by Kevin Yank

Build Your Own Database-Driven Website Using PHP & MySQL is a practical guide for first-time users of PHP & MySQL that teaches readers by creating a fully working Content Management System, Shopping Cart and other real-world applications. There has been a marked increase in the adoption of PHP, most notably in the beginning to intermediate levels. PHP now boasts over 30% of the server side scripting... (more)

Java Persistence with Hibernate

by Christian Bauer, Gavin King

Java Persistence with Hibernate is considerably more than simply a second edition to Hibernate in Action. It provides a comprehensive overview of all the capabilities of the Java Persistence API in addition to those of Hibernate 3, as well as a detailed comparative analysis of the two. It describes how Hibernate has been used to implement the Java Persistence standard, and how to leverage the Hibernate... (more)

Beginning Hibernate: From Novice to Professional

Beginning Hibernate: From Novice to Professional

by Dave Minter

Beginning Hibernate is ideal if youre experienced in Java with databases (the traditional, or "connected," approach), but are new to open source lightweight Hibernatethe most popular de facto object-relational mapping and database-oriented application development framework. This book packs in brand new information about the latest release of the Hibernate 3.2.x persistence layer and provides a clear introduction... (more)

Microsoft(R) SQL Server 2005 Unleashed

by Ray Rankins

<>Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Unleashed offers comprehensive coverage of SQL Server 2005 that goes beyond the basic syntax and information you’ll find in the product manuals, providing in-depth information derived from the authors’ real-world experience to help you build upon your working knowledge of the product and take your experience and knowledge to a higher level. This book focuses primarily on the... (more)

Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes, Third Edition

Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes, Third Edition

by Ben Forta

Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes has established itself as the gold standard for introductory SQL books, offering a fast-paced accessible tutorial to the major themes and techniques involved in applying the SQL language. Forta's examples are clear and his writing style is crisp and concise. As with earlier editions, this revision includes coverage of current versions of all major commercial SQL platforms. ... (more)

Programming Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET

Programming Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET

by Rick Dobson

Learn how to turn data into solutions with SQL Server 2000, Visual Basic .NET, and XML. Get a fundamental grasp of SQL Server 2000 data access, data manipulation, and data definition T-SQL programming techniques, Visual Basic .NET language enhancements, Microsoft Visual Studio .NET integrated development environment advances, and the state-of-the-art technologies of the .NET framework. If you're looking for expert... (more)

Beginning ASP Databases

by Thearon Willis, John Kauffman

This book explains, demonstrates, and applies techniques that intersect with two great tools of the Information Age. The first tool&emdash; the database&emdash;is relatively old. While the second tool, the Internet, is still quite young. And when you pair these tools&emdash;voila! You can create powerful web pages. With the help of this book, you will learn to incorporate databases into your ASP... (more)

Pro MySQL (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

Pro MySQL (Expert's Voice in Open Source)

by Michael Kruckenberg

Pro MySQL Pro MySQL is the first book that exclusively covers intermediate and advanced features of MySQL, the world's most popular open source database server. Whether you are a seasoned MySQL user looking to take your skills to the next level, or you’re a database expert searching for a fast-paced introduction to MySQL's advanced features, this book is for you. The first part of this book discusses... (more)

Ibatis in Action

by Clinton Begin

iBATIS in Action teaches Java developers and architects how to use the iBATIS framework to map relational databases to object-oriented programs. Written by the creator of iBATIS, this practical book presents patterns and solutions that readers can apply immediately. iBATIS in Action shows Java developers how to tackle the problem of data persistence using the elegant iBATIS framework. iBATIS helps... (more)

Expert Oracle, Signature Edition Programming Techniques and Solutions for Oracle 7.3 through 8.1.7 (Expert One-On-One)

Expert Oracle, Signature Edition Programming Techniques and Solutions for Oracle 7.3 through 8.1.7 (Expert One-On-One)

by Thomas Kyte

Tom Kyte has a simple philosophy: you can treat Oracle as a black box and just stick data into it or you can understand how it works and exploit it as a powerful computing environment. If you choose the latter course, then you will find that there are few information management problems that you cannot solve quickly and elegantly. Tom has selected the most important features and techniques and he teaches them... (more)

ASP.Net Database Programming Weekend Crash Course (With CD-ROM)

ASP.Net Database Programming Weekend Crash Course (With CD-ROM)

by Jason Butler

Written by expert web developers from Price Waterhouse-Coopers, ASP.NET Database Programming Weekend Crash Course will quickly enable you to create dynamic data-driven web applications using Microsoft's exciting new .NET technologies. Open the book on Friday evening and by Sunday afternoon -- after completing 30 fast, focused lessons -- you will have mastered the skills necessary to begin creating robust,... (more)

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by Ramez Elmasri, Sham Navathe

by Paul Dubois

by Abraham Silberschatz, Henry F. Korth

by Robert Sheldon

by Arjen Lentz, Peter Zaitsev, Vadim Tkachenko, Jeremy Zawodny, Derek Balling, Baron Schwartz, Schwartz Baron, Zaitsev Peter, Tkachenko Vadim, Zawodny Jeremy, Lentz Arjen, Balling Derek

by Paul Dubois

by Jeremy D. Zawodny

by Harry Fuecks

by Michael J. Hernandez

by Kevin Yank

by Christian Bauer, Gavin King

by Dave Minter

by Ray Rankins

by Ben Forta

by Rick Dobson

by Thearon Willis, John Kauffman

by Michael Kruckenberg

by Clinton Begin

by Thomas Kyte

by Jason Butler