Re: RDBMS - books or tutorials?

Brian,

This question comes up often on here it seems. I've seen others recommend at least one of these, and I would certainly recommend them (and have before, even!)

Database Design for Mere Mortals by Michael J. Hernandez ISBN: 0-201-69471-9
This book takes a very practical approach to database design, and cuts a little short on theory, but it's great to get a good idea of how a project happens from thought to finish.

Access Database Design and Programming by O'Reilly -- www.oreilly.com ISBN: 1-56592-626-9
This book has a thorough section on Database Design, and in my opinion approaches it from theory rather than practical application. (Functional Dependency! YAY!) It also has great info on Query Language and a little Relational Algebra for fun. All this and lots of info on VBA.

There is also a quality Whitepaper by Microsoft, of course this is from a Microsoft Access point of view, but as with Relational Design, you can weed out the advertisements and apply it to anything.

Much luck in your searches...
D.J.B.
www.davidbase.com

No, "Cartesian Product" does not mean "Merchandise from the country of Cartesia".

Brian Janko <brian_at_jankoNOnet.SPAMcom.INVALID> wrote in message news:gWWY6.287830$NK4.20202548_at_news2.aus1.giganews.com...
> I'm looking to learn more about RDBMS concepts. Can someone recommend a
> book or online resource that might start me off with a simple overview of
> the concepts behind RDBMS design?
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> Thanks,
> Brian
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Received on Sun Jul 22 2001 - 04:55:18 CEST