Databases Books

This book provides a comprehensive, no-nonsense review of Windows XP administration from the desktop administrator's point of view. You will not find lots of funny jokes or humorous antidotes, but if you are looking for a serious administrator's guide, this book will serve you well. Highly recommended!

Overall, I would say that this is an excellent resource for those wishing to enter into the world of system administration. Ford really goes in depth explaining the processes involved in administering Windows XP. I would recommend this book whether you are pursuing a Microsoft certification or not. One caveat however, do not buy this book if you want to be humorously entertained because this book gets right to the subject and includes step by step tasks, minus the stupid jokes.

very good reference guide for any SAP consultant who are in to Data Migration project

This is THE best book about tools available for migrating and testing your data. It's written by people who know exactly what to use, how to use and WHEN to use. It's a must have for any SAP practitioner.

This is a great overview of Oracle internals but the best part is the code depot.

All of the scripts worked as is and it was a real joy to see the results for my Oracle database. I highly recommend this one.

I have all of Mr. Ault's books, and this one is one of his best works. It contains loads of working scripts and an Internet code download to get the working code. It also has excellent explainations of the concepts and internals from the output of the scripts.

This is definitely not a beginner book, and it is as complex as any of the other advanced Oracle books. If you want super-deep details, this book is for you!

this is very good book for anyone want to know more about multidimensional database..

A comprehensive overview of the database concepts underlying modern
decision support technology. Rafanelli and his co-authors have done
an excellent job of extracting the most important results from the
literature and synthesizing them for the reader.

One of the first questions you have to ask is: why a book on MySQL when the MySQL site provides such a comprehensive training instruction? The authors answer this very succinctly: the training manual is almost incomprehensible to anyone coming to MySQL new. I downloaded it and looked at it--they're right, it is!
So, I came to this new book with no knowledge of MySQL but with experience of teaching myself other software from books. This is the clearest and most interesting training manual I've seen for a long time. It started by explaining some of the fundamentals: the difference between open source and proprietary software and how to download the software you've chosen. Every step is accompanied by crisp screen captures and a clear explanation. What I particularly like is that the author gives the impression that she is carrying out the actions at the same time you are, so when faults and problems occur, she's found the same thing and talks you through. It's so refreshing after the number of times I've tried something from other books and not found the result I'm supposed to.
The layout of the pages is particularly pleasing, with a tips section, projects to work though and self-tests to ensure you've grasped the knowledge in each chapter. As a training specialist, I found this book a lesson in the correct use of the principles of training design.
What really made this book stand out for me as something new and different was the example that is used throughout to explain the principles of the database design: a company making clothes for pet ducks. It's so whimsical and amusing; you can't help but romp though the exercises. Who says learning coding can't be fun?
If you want to take your web site to the next level with interactive databases; if you want to learn how to design these powerful databases, then I highly recommend this crisp, clear and well-written book.

The other day I was asked to recommend a book on MySQL, which is one of the many things I am asked to do as a degreed/certified IT professional, but I digress. Knowing that most people have not yet learned the art of tech divination, I set out to find a book that would give a good basic understanding and result in the fewest phone calls for continued help from the database novice in question. While searching for this Rosetta Stone for MySQL, I came across this little gem. I skim all books I think about buying to see if the book is worth it's weight in paper, but this time I ended up reading the first two chapters at the bookshelf. The layout and content of this book is exactly what I would teach someone wanting to start using MySQL, and the computer jargon is kept to a minimum or clearly explained. This book delivers just what it promises: essential skills and a working understanding of MySQL with a bonus of PHP basics.

This book covers all the syntax that you need to use on a day to day basis for supporting NDS without having to wade through 1500 pages to find them.

From correcting time, to the DSTRACE switches, error codes to object property lists.

I wouldn't want to be without it.

A complete reference on all the aspects of advanced netware administration. NDS, partitioning and replication, time synchronization and other issues covered completely and understandibly. A must have for any Netware administrator

My boss asked me to develop a leave system. I have no experience about Access VBA before. I bought a lot of books. However most of them are too thick and theoretical. No step by step examples are provided. Fortunately after reading this one, I can finish my task now.

I consider this book to be ideal for people needing real hands on knowledge of Access. I'm using it in self-study to learn advanced concepts and VBA. I feel this is the ideal text for the self-learner.

This is a superbly organized and clearly written book that anyone with an intermediate knowledge of Access who's interested in moving forward into VBA will appreciate. The figures and illustrations are well-integrated with the text, allowng the pictures and the words to work together to improve the knowledge of the reader. It's a good balance between theory and practice. It's difficult to point out specific qualities. In short, I think the strength of this book lies in it's organization and clarity of text.

The "Reference Window" concept gives a general overview of the procedure being taught. This has helped me understand the "big picture" and gives me ideas on using the concepts in my existing databases. The book is also a gold mine of good ideas that I'll be able to incorporate into my databases. Additionally, a well-detailed table of contents and good organization makes it fairly easy to find what you're looking for. All the above makes this book a keeper for future reference.

Technical concepts and overviews enhance the ability for the reader to learn some very challenging procedures. They are presented on an "as needed" basis and in sufficient quantity to increase understanding without being technically overwhelming.

The book came wrapped and in great condition. It was delivered on time as well. Good purchase!

The book is in excellent condition and the shipping was very prompt. I was very impressed by the ease in ordering this product and the condition it was in. The price and customer service was also great!

This book is a great way for people who are new to Office Access 2007 to learn how to do many different things with the program.

Would not order from individual again, seller did not supply tracking number and it took two weeks to obtain book. Seller was not honest enough to advise the book was not complete. Had to obtain second half from publisher. Dishonest seller..........

This book is well written. The examples are light, excellent, and easy to understand. The authors take you step by step to give the reader an excellent foundation for this subject. This is a great book to keep as a reference, in terms of brushing up on the fundamentals of the Object-Oriented Approach to programming.

If you were allowed only one book to read as a Primer on the Object-oriented approach, this is it. Well-written, excellent use of examples, and a logical step-by-step approach that slowly reveals the "magic" behind OOT. Techno-geeks may find this book a bit too elementary...for the rest of us, it is a welcome treatment. My only criticism is that this team hasn't written more books...how about one on CORBA!?