Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 770 pages
- Published by: Prentice Hall; Pap/Cdr edition October 6, 2006
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0136133983
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0136133988
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Book Dimensions:
10.8 x 8.3 x 1.1 inches
- Weighs: 2.8 pounds
Book Description
Students need a big-picture overview of
Introduction to SQL Server 2005 and they need specific examples and steps. This concise book presents a mix of both database theory and application tools that illustrate the theory. Students learn the reason particular statements are required for the activities they are about to perform, followed by step-by-step sequences using a rich set of databases to provide students with practical experience – all in one book.
About The Author
James T. Perry is a Professor of Information Systems in the School of Business at the University of San Diego. He holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Purdue University. He is the co-author of over eighty textbooks and trade books covering topics such as database management systems, the Internet, accounting information systems, Microsoft Office, electronic commerce, and the Oracle database management system. Some of his most popular books have been translated into Chinese, Dutch, French, and Korean.
Jim’s prior teaching appointments, spanning over thirty years, include the Information Systems Department at San Diego State University and the Computer Science Department at the University of Nebraska. He has also worked as a computer security consultant to various private and governmental organizations including the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He was a consultant on the Strategic Defense Initiative (“Star Wars”) project and served as a member of the computer security oversight committee. When he is not writing or teaching, Jim can be found refereeing rowing regattas throughout California.
Gerald V. Post is a Professor of management information systems at the University of the Pacific. He has a Ph.D. in economics and statistics from Iowa State University and a Bachelor degree in mathematics and economics from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He is the author of textbooks in Database Management and Management Information Systems. He has published dozens of professional papers in many journals including Communications of the ACM, Management Information Systems Quarterly, and Decision Sciences.
Jerry has taught MIS and Database classes for over twenty years. He has developed several database applications for commercial businesses. When he is not writing, you can find him riding his bike or chasing his dogs through the hills.
Reader Reviews
If I could give this book zero stars I would. I got this book from my school to use with a database class. The software would not install (even the instructor had problems with it), the downloadable chapter files would not work, and the examples of scripts used in the book to run queries, etc., had typos in them which would cause errors during execution. Now, if I had had some background in SQL Server maybe I could have identified the errors and fixed things myself. But, I did not. I relied on this book to give me the correct information and it didn't. Because of the chronic errors and constantly sending emails to my instructor, I feel I have not learned anything from this book or my class. That is unfortnate for me because now I can never apply for a job which requires the use and maintenance of SQL Server. If you really want a good SQL Server 2005 book, check out "Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Unleashed". Granted, it is inteded for use by intermediate-to-advanced users, but I would bet money that I can still derive more valuable information out of the "Unleashed" book as a beginner than I did out of the "Introduction" book. "Unleashed" has received seven 5 star reviews so far and as soon as I immerse myself into the book and start learning more, it will receive yet another 5 star review from me.
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