The Complete SQL Queries Training Course

This package brings together an interactive SQL training CD-ROM ( SQL Queries Multimedia Cyber Classroom ) with an SQL text for business professionals ( SQL Queries for Mere Mortals ) in order to present concepts, syntax, troubleshooting techniques, performance optimization, and more. Topics include basic relational database concepts; fundamental SQL concepts; SELECT statements; creating expressions; applying filters; working with joins; integrating data from multiple tables; grouping, totaling, summarizing, updating, inserting, and deleting data; and advanced techniques. A second CD-ROM contains five real-world sample databases designed to support virtually any practice query. Hernandez is a Microsoft Access instructor and owner of a consulting group; Viescas is also a consultant. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)