Written to the SQL:2006 ANSI/ISO standard, this one-stop guide to SQL begins with an overview of this industry-standard computer database language, then shows how to retrieve and update data, program with SQL, use stored procedures, and much more.

SQL: The Complete Reference, Third Edition has been revised to cover the latest RDBMS software versions including Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Oracle Database 11g, DB2, and MySQL. There are also extensive changes throughout the book including a new chapter on the latest innovations in SQL-based data management, new coverage of Database APIs and OCI, new J2EE developments, new Application Server coverage, SQL security regulations, and much more.


From the Back Cover, The Definitive Guide to SQL

Get comprehensive coverage of every aspect of SQL from three leading industry experts. Revised with coverage of the latest RDBMS software versions, this one-stop guide explains how to build, populate, and administer high-performance databases and develop robust SQL-based applications.

SQL: The Complete Reference, Third Edition shows you how to work with SQL commands and statements, set up relational databases, load and modify database objects, perform powerful queries, tune performance, and implement reliable security policies. Learn how to employ DDL statements and APIs, integrate XML and Java scripts, use SQL objects, build web servers, handle remote access, and perform distributed transactions. Techniques for managing in-memory, stream, and embedded databases that run on today's mobile, handheld, and wireless devices are included in this in-depth volume.

    * Build SQL-based relational databases and applications
    * Create, load, and modify database objects using SQL
    * Construct and execute simple, multitable, and summary queries
    * Implement security measures with authentication, privileges, roles, and views
    * Handle database optimization, backup, recovery, and replication
    * Work with stored procedures, functions, extensions, triggers, and objects
    * Extend functionality using APIs, dynamic SQL, and embedded SQL
    * Explore advanced topics such as DBMS transactions, locking mechanisms, materialized views, and two-phase commit protocol
    * Understand the latest market trends and the future of SQL