Re: RDBMS - books or tutorials?

From: B.Dimple <bdimple_at_kpisystems.com>
Date: 17 Aug 2001 08:00:29 -0700
Message-ID: <91e1130.0108170700.2677f801_at_posting.google.com>


Hi,
Here's a Page on the Database Answers Web Site with many links to Online Tutorials :-

   http://www.databaseanswers.com/tutorials.htm

B.Dimple

"David" <david AT davidbase dot com> wrote in message news:<9jdfhi$47e$1_at_nntp9.atl.mindspring.net>...
> Brian,
>
> This question comes up often on here it seems. I've seen others recommend at
> least one of these, and I would certainly recommend them (and have before,
> even!)
>
> Database Design for Mere Mortals by Michael J. Hernandez
> ISBN: 0-201-69471-9
> This book takes a very practical approach to database design, and cuts a
> little short on theory, but it's great to get a good idea of how a project
> happens from thought to finish.
>
> Access Database Design and Programming by O'Reilly -- www.oreilly.com
> ISBN: 1-56592-626-9
> This book has a thorough section on Database Design, and in my opinion
> approaches it from theory rather than practical application. (Functional
> Dependency! YAY!) It also has great info on Query Language and a little
> Relational Algebra for fun. All this and lots of info on VBA.
>
> There is also a quality Whitepaper by Microsoft, of course this is from a
> Microsoft Access point of view, but as with Relational Design, you can weed
> out the advertisements and apply it to anything.
>
> Much luck in your searches...
> D.J.B.
> www.davidbase.com
>
> No, "Cartesian Product" does not mean "Merchandise from the country of
> Cartesia".
>
>
> Brian Janko <brian_at_jankoNOnet.SPAMcom.INVALID> wrote in message
> news:gWWY6.287830$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?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Brian
> >
> >
> >
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