For all the buzz about trendy IT techniques, data processing is still at the core of our systems, especially now that enterprises all over the world are confronted with exploding volumes of data. Database performance has become a major headache, and most IT departments believe that developers should provide simple SQL code to solve immediate problems and let DBAs tune any "bad SQL" later.

In "The Art of SQL," author and SQL expert Stephane Faroult argues that this "safe approach" only leads to disaster. His insightful book, named after Art of War by Sun Tzu, contends that writing quick inefficient code is sweeping the dirt under the rug. SQL code may run for 5 to 10 years, surviving several major releases of the database management system and on several generations of hardware. The code must be fast and sound from the start, and that requires a firm understanding of SQL and relational theory.

"The Art of SQL" offers best practices that teach experienced SQL users to focus on strategy rather than specifics. Faroult's approach takes a page from Sun Tzu's classic treatise by viewing database design as a military campaign. You need knowledge, skills, and talent. Talent can't be taught, but every strategist from Sun Tzu to modern-day generals believed that it can be nurtured through the experience of others. They passed on their experience acquired in the field through basic principles that served as guiding stars amid the sound and fury of battle. This is what Faroult does with SQL.

Like a successful battle plan, good architectural choices are based on contingencies. What if the volume of this or that table increases unexpectedly? What if, following a merger, the numberof users doubles? What if you want to keep several years of data online? Faroult's way of looking at SQL performance may be unconventional and unique, but he's deadly serious about writing good SQL and using SQL well. "The Art of SQL" is not a cookbook, listing problems and giving recipes. The aim is to get you-and your manager-to raise good questions.

The easy guide to Microsoft Access returns with updates on the latest version

Microsoft Access allows you to store, organize, view, analyze, and share data; the new Access 2013 release enables you to build even more powerful, custom database solutions that integrate with the web and enterprise data sources. "Access 2013 For Dummies" covers all the new features of the latest version of Accessand serves as an ideal reference, combining the latest Access features with the basics of building usable databases. You'll learn how to create an app from the Welcome screen, get support for your desktop databases, and much more. Includes coverage of all the new features of Access 2013, including the updated interface Shows you how to create and share reports Features special videos and materials created by the authors to help reinforce the lessons included in the book Helps you build data analysis and interface tools for your specific needs Offers plenty of techniques and tips for solving common problems

"Access 2013 For Dummies" provides you with access to the latest version of this database tool.

SQL server is the most widely-used database platform in the world, and a large percentage of these databases are not properly secured, exposing sensitive customer and business data to attack. In Securing SQL Server, Third Edition, you will learn about the potential attack vectors that can be used to break into SQL server databases as well as how to protect databases from these attacks. In this book, Denny Cherry - a Microsoft SQL MVP and one of the biggest names in SQL server - will teach you how to properly secure an SQL server database from internal and external threats using best practices as well as specific tricks that the author employs in his role as a consultant for some of the largest SQL server deployments in the world. Fully updated to cover the latest technology in SQL Server 2014, this new edition walks you through how to secure new features of the 2014 release. New topics in the book include vLANs, setting up RRAS, anti-virus installs, key management, moving from plaintext to encrypted values in an existing application, securing Analysis Services Objects, Managed Service Accounts, OS rights needed by the DBA, SQL Agent Security, Table Permissions, Views, Stored Procedures, Functions, Service Broker Objects, and much more.

Agile Oracle Application Express shows how skilled, motivated, and self-organizing developers can realize extraordinary commercial benefits from Oracle Application Express. The secret is to couple Application Express with an agile software development approach. This book leads the way.

Oracle Application Express is well-suited to agile processes, with its support for rapid prototyping and team development. Application Express supports a gamut of enabling technologies such as SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more that enable you to deliver any type of web application to meet your development needs. Agile Oracle Application Express helps you take the feature set of Application Express and marry it with the processes of agile development to iteratively design, create, and deliver quality applications on time and within budget. What you'll learn Discover how Application Express features compliment agile development Apply principles of agile software development to Application Express projects Deliver working code to your clients quickly Meet cost, schedule, and quality targets Increase productivity through team-based techniques Create the right amount and size of governance for any Application Express project Who this book is for

Agile Oracle Application Express is a must-read for highly skilled and highly motivated Application Express (APEX) developers who are comfortable taking responsibility within a self-organizing team environment. These APEX developers want to raise themselves to a higher level of organizational maturity that will position them to improve on APEX's already highly productive software development platform. Table of Contents Agile Software Development Agile and APEX Core APEXvs. Enhanced APEX Supporting Technologies Project Management Team Development Rules and Guidelines Documentation Quality Assurance Summary

Lots of HBase books, online HBase guides, and HBase mailing lists/forums are available if you need to know how HBase works. But if you want to take a deep dive into use cases, features, and troubleshooting, Architecting HBase Applications is the right source for you. With this book, you'll learn a controlled set of APIs that coincide with use-case examples and easily deployed use-case models, as well as sizing/best practices to help jump start your enterprise application development and deployment. Learn design patterns-and not just components-necessary for a successful HBase deployment Go in depth into all the HBase shell operations and API calls required to implement documented use cases Become familiar with the most common issues faced by HBase users, identify the causes, and understand the consequences Learn document-specific API calls that are tricky or very important for users Get use-case examples for every topic presented

Develop RESTful web services using the Flask micro-framework and integrate them using MySQL. Use Flask to develop, deploy, and manage REST APIs with easy-to-read and understand Python code. Solve your problem from a choice of libraries. Learn to use MySQL as the web services database for your Flask API using SQLAlchemy ORM. Building REST APIs with Flask provides a primer on Flask, RESTful services, and working with pip to set up your virtual environment. The key differences between NoSQL and SQL are covered, and you are taught how to connect MySQL and Flask using SQLAlchemy. Author Kunal Relan presents best practices for creating REST APIs and guides you in structuring your app and testing REST endpoints. He teaches you how to set up authentication and render HTML using views. You learn how to write unit tests for your REST APIs, and understand mocks, assertions, and integration testing. You will know how to document your REST APIs, deploy your Flask application on all of the major cloud platforms, and debug and monitor your Flask application. What You'll Learn Use MySQL to create Flask REST APIs Test REST endpoints Create CRUD endpoints with Flask and MySQL Deploy Flask on all of the major cloud platforms Monitor your Flask application Who This Book Is For Python developers interested in REST API development using Flask and web developers with basic programming knowledge who want to learn how Python and REST APIs work together. Readers should be familiar with Python (command line, or at least pip) and MySQL.

Joe Celko has looked deep into the code of SQL programmers and found a consistent and troubling pattern - a frightening lack of consistency between their individual encoding schemes and those of the industries in which they operate. This translates into a series of incompatible databases, each one an island unto itself that is unable to share information with others in an age of internationalization and business interdependence. Such incompatibility severely hinders information flow and the quality of company data.
Data, Measurements and Standards in SQL reveals the shift these programmers need to make to overcome this deadlock. By collecting and detailing the diverse standards of myriad industries, and then giving a declaration for the units that can be used in an SQL schema, Celko enables readers to write and implement portable data that can interface to any number of external application systems
This book doesn't limit itself to one subject, but serves as a detailed synopsis of measurement scales and data standards for all industries, thereby giving RDBMS programmers and designers the knowledge and know-how they need to communicate effectively across business boundaries.
* Collects and details the diverse data standards of myriad industries under one cover, thereby creating a definitive, one-stop-shopping opportunity for database programmers.
* Enables readers to write and implement portable data that can interface to any number external application systems, allowing readers to cross business boundaries and move up the career ladder.
* Expert advice from one of the most-read SQL authors in the world who is well known for his ten years of service on the ANSI SQL standards committee and Readers Choice Award winning column in Intelligent Enterprise.
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A comprehensive reference to the updated and new features of Access 2013

As the world's most popular database management tool, Access enables you to organize, present, analyze, and share data as well as build powerful database solutions. However, databases can be complex. That's why you need the expert guidance in this comprehensive reference. "Access 2013 Bible" helps you gain a solid understanding of database purpose, construction, and application so that whether you're new to Access or looking to upgrade to the 2013 version, this well-rounded resource provides you with a thorough look at everything Access can do. Explains how to create tables, manipulate datasheets, and work with multiple tablesTeaches you how to apply the seven-step design method to build databases that are tailored to your needsCovers building forms with wizards, creating bound and unbound forms, and adding data validationShows you ways to automate query parameters, create functions and subroutines, and add programmed error routinesFeatures a bonus website with content that contains all source code from the book as well as bonus shareware, freeware, trial, demo, and evaluation programs

If you are looking for a comprehensive book on all things Access, look no further than "Access 2013 Bible."

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. 250+ Ready-to-Use, Powerful DMX QueriesTransform data mining model information into actionable business intelligence using the Data Mining Extensions (DMX) language. Practical DMX Queries for Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services 2008 contains more than 250 downloadable DMX queries you can use to extract and visualize data. The application, syntax, and results of each query are described in detail. The book emphasizes DMX for use in SSMS against SSAS, but the queries also apply to SSRS, SSIS, DMX in SQL, WinForms, WebForms, and many other applications. Techniques for generating DMX syntax from graphical tools are also demonstrated in this valuable resource. View cases within data mining structures and models using DMX Case queries Examine the content of a data mining model with DMX Content queries Perform DMX Prediction queries based on the Decision Trees algorithm and the Time Series algorithm Run Prediction and Cluster queries based on the Clustering algorithm Execute Prediction queries with Association and Sequence Clustering algorithms Use DMX DDL queries to create, alter, drop, back up, and restore data mining objects Display various parameters for each algorithm with Schema queries Examine the values of discrete, discretized, and continuous structure columns using Column queries Use graphical interfaces to generate Prediction, Content, Cluster, and DDL queries Deliver DMX query results to end users Download the source code from www.mhprofessional.com/computingdownload

Up-to-date Microsoft SQL Server 2019 skills made easy! Get up and running on Microsoft SQL Server 2019 in no time with help from this thoroughly revised, practical resource. The book offers thorough coverage of SQL management and development and features full details on the newest machine learning, BI, reporting, and security features. Filled with new examples and hands-on exercises, Microsoft SQL Server 2019: A Beginner's Guide, Seventh Edition, starts by explaining fundamental relational database system concepts. From there, you will learn how to write Transact-SQL statements; execute simple and complex database queries; handle management, backup, and security; and use the powerful analysis and BI tools. XML, spatial data, and full-text search are also covered in this complete and rigorous introductory guide. * Revised from the ground up to cover the latest version of SQL Server * Designed for new users as well as experienced users who are migrating to SQL Server 2019 * Written by a prominent professor and best-selling author

Authoritative and comprehensive coverage for building Access 2013 Solutions

Access, the most popular database system in the world, just opened a new frontier in the Cloud. Access 2013 provides significant new features for building robust line-of-business solutions for web, client and integrated environments. This book was written by a team of Microsoft Access MVPs, with consulting and editing by Access experts, MVPs and members of the Microsoft Access team. It gives you the information and examples to expand your areas of expertise and immediately start to develop and upgrade projects.Explores the new development environment for Access web appsFocuses on the tools and techniques for developing robust web applicationsDemonstrates how to monetize your apps with Office Store and create e-commerce solutionsExplains how to use SQL Server effectively to support both web and client solutionsProvides techniques to add professional polish and deploy desktop applicationShows you how to automate other programs using Macros, VBA, API calls and more.

"Professional Access 2013 Programming" is a complete guide on the latest tools and techniques for building Access 2013 applications for both the web and the desktop so that developers and businesses can move forward with confidence. Whether you want to add expand your expertise with Client/Server deployments or start developing web apps, you will want this book as a companion and reference.

The expert guidance you need to get the most out of Access 2010

Get the Access 2010 information you need to succeed with this comprehensive reference. If this is your first encounter with Access, you'll appreciate the thorough attention to database fundamentals and terminology. If you're familiar with earlier versions, you can jump right into Access 2010 enhancements such as the new Access user interface and wider use of XML and Web services.Takes you under the hood of Microsoft Access 2010, the database application included with Microsoft Office 2010Explores the latest enhancements, such as a new user interface and wider use of XML and Web services; also, how to exchange data with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office appsCovers how to create tables, manipulate datasheets, and work with multiple tablesExplains the seven database objects and how to use a seven-step design method to build a database tailored to your needsShows you how to build forms, use Visual Basic and the VBA Editor, automate query parameters, create functions and subroutines, use XML to create data access pages, and moreIncludes a CD with all source code from the book and working examples, plus bonus shareware, freeware, trial, demo and evaluation programs that work with or enhance Microsoft Office

You'll want to keep this soup-to-nuts Access reference close at hand

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

This is a shareware developer's and game programmer's guide to creating games with Flash technology. The building blocks of Flash games tools are explained in this guide for developing high-quality games with Web programming. It demonstrates the construction of these tools, the methods for importing graphics in GIF/PNG and JPEG formats, and the creation of clips, buttons, and animation effects. Motion Tween and Shape Tween animations are presented, and instructions for changing Action Script code for working with the program shell, integrating the Shockwave Flash component into the Delphi environment, and writing a C program for working with a Flash movie are provided. Practical information on an Action Script, coding the game scenario, game interaction with the server, and preparing game graphics will help the shareware developer and game programmer utilize Flash tools effectively. The accompanying CD-ROM includes Flash project, graphic and SWF files, sever PHP scripts, executable files for the key generator in Delphi, MSVC++, and Perl, and key files for game. It also includes the fontonizer program (fontonizer1), the program for displaying all Flash animations on a Web page (saveflash_5460), powerful shareware file manager (a_Frigate3_Pro_v30), and a professional shareware icon editor with ready-to-use effects (awiconsprosetup).

But there's a second stronger reason for writing this book which stands taller than the readers demand and that is SQL Server itself. Almost 90 per cent projects in software industry need databases or persistent data in some or other form. When it comes to .NET persisting data SQL Server is the most preferred database to do it. There are projects which use Oracle, DB2 and other database product, but SQL Server still has the major market chunk when language is .NET and especially operating system is windows. I treat this great relationship between .NET, SQL Server and Windows OS as a family relationship. In my previous book we had only one chapter which was dedicated to SQL Server which is complete injustice to this beautiful product. So why an interview question book on SQL Server? If you look at any .NET interview conducted in your premises both parties (Employer and Candidate) pay no attention to SQL Server even though when it is such an important part of development project. They will go talking about stars (OOP, AOP, Design patterns, MVC patterns, Microsoft Application blocks, Project Management etc etc). I am not saying these things are not important but if you see in development or maintenance majority time you will be either in your IDE or in SQL Server. Secondly many candidates go really as heroes when answering questions of OOP, AOP, Design patterns, architecture, remoting and others but when it comes to simple basic question on SQL Server like SQL, indexes (Forget DBA level questions) they are completely out of track. Third very important thing IT is changing people expect more out of less. That means they expect a programmer should be architect, coder, tester and yes and yes a DBA also. There where times and it will still exist for mission critical data that there will be separate positions for DBA's. But now many interviewers expect programmers to also do a job of DBA, Data warehousing etc. This is the major place where developers lack during facing these kinds of interview. So this book will make you walk through those surprising questions which can sprang from SQL Server aspect. I have tried to not go too deep as that will defeat the complete purpose of an "Interview Question" book. I think that an interview book should make you run through those surprising question and make you prepare in a small duration (probably with a night or so). I hope this book really point pitfalls which can come during SQL Server Interview's. I hope this book takes you to a better height and gives you extra confidence boost during Interviews. SQL Server is the database flagship of Microsoft. It's probably the only best database product when doing projects with windows and its rule the windows family like a king. "SQL Server 2005", its recent release is packed with probably the best features like .NET integration, Data warehousing and mining concept which makes it one of the best product for both DBA's and programmers. This book goes how to tackle interview questions related to this product and get you in to a decent position.

If you have large quantities of data in a Microsoft Access database, and need to study that data in depth, this book is a data cruncher's dream. "Access Data Analysis Cookbook" offers practical recipes to solve a variety of common problems that users have with extracting Access data and performing calculations on it. Each recipe includes a discussion on how and why the solution works. Whether you use Access 2007 or an earlier version, this book will teach you new methods to query data, different ways to move data in and out of Access, how to calculate answers to financial and investment issues, and more. Learn how to apply statistics to summarize business information, how to jump beyond SQL by manipulating data with VBA, how to process dates and times, and even how to reach into the Excel data analysis toolkit. The recipes demonstrate ways to: develop basic and sophisticated queries; apply aggregate functions, custom functions, regular expressions, and crosstabs; apply queries to perform non-passive activities such as inserting, updating, and deleting data; create and manipulate tables and queries programmatically; manage text-based data, including methods to isolate parts of a string and ways to work with numbers that are stored as text; use arrays, read and write to the Windows registry, encrypt data, and use transaction processing; and, use the FileSystemObject, use XML with XSLT, communicate with SQL Server, and exchange data with other Office products. They also demonstrate ways to: find answers from time-based data, such as how to add time, count elapsed time, work with leap years, and how to manage time zones in your calculations; deal with business and finance problems, including methods for calculating depreciation, loan paybacks, and Return on Investment (ROI); and, explore statistical techniques, such as frequency, variance, kurtosis, linear regression, combinations and permutations. "Access Data Analysis Cookbook" is a one-stop-shop for extracting nuggets of valuable information from your database, and anyone with Access experience will benefit from these tips and techniques, including seasoned developers. If you want to use your data, and not just store it, you'll find this guide indispensable.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Leverage Oracle Database 11g Release 2 High Availability FeaturesProtect your critical business assets and achieve maximum database uptime using the detailed information in this Oracle Press guide. Oracle Database 11g Release 2 High Availability: Maximize Your Availability with Grid Infrastructure, Oracle Real Application Clusters, and Oracle Data Guard, Second Edition provides cost-effective solutions to current availability challenges. Discover how to grid-enable your IT framework, roll out Oracle Real Application Clusters, maintain standby databases, and deploy Oracle Flashback. Monitoring, tuning, and disaster recovery techniques are also covered in this comprehensive resource. Install Oracle Clusterware (as part of Oracle's grid infrastructure) or upgrade from an earlier version Build test clusters and hosts using Oracle VM Work with Oracle Automatic Storage Management and Oracle Automatic Storage Management Cluster File System Create synchronized standby databases using Oracle Data Guard Reliably archive and restore data with Oracle Recovery Manager Use Oracle Flashback to identify and undo user errors Configure Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control for management of an Oracle maximum availability architecture environment

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Apply Your SQL Server DBA Skills to Oracle Database AdministrationUse your SQL Server experience to set up and maintain a high-performance Oracle Database environment. Written by a DBA with expertise in both platforms, Oracle Database Administration for Microsoft SQL Server DBAs illustrates each technique with clear explanations, examples, and comparison tables. Get full details on Oracle Database intervals, creation assistants, management techniques, and query tools. High availability, disaster recovery, and security procedures are also extensively covered in this comprehensive Oracle Press guide. Install and configure Oracle Database on Windows or Linux systems Administer and monitor databases from Oracle Enterprise Manager Implement robust security using roles, permissions, and privileges Back up and restore databases with Oracle Recovery Manager Use the Oracle cost-based optimizer to tune performance Write, debug, and execute PL/SQL queries using Oracle SQL Developer Maximize availability with Oracle Real Application Clusters Build standby and failover servers using Oracle Data Guard

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Maximize the powerful features of the latest release of today's most popular desktop database program How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office Access 2007 shows you how to create and customize an efficient, multi-user database, retrieve, interpret, and share your data, secure your information, and much more. Designed to help you get things done quickly and easily, this user-friendly guide is your all-access pass to Access 2007. Navigate the new user interface with ease Design a well-organized database using pre-designed templates Enter and edit data and ensure data validity Sort, filter, and print records Extract specific information using queries Master form and report design basics Add charts and graphs to forms and reports easily Optimize database performance and speed Exchange database objects and text files between Access databases

Fill the gap between planning and doing with SSIS 2014 The 2014 release of Microsoft's SQL Server Integration Services provides enhancements for managing extraction, transformation, and load operations, plus expanded in-memory capabilities, improved disaster recovery, increased scalability, and much more. The increased functionality will streamline your ETL processes and smooth out your workflow, but the catch is that your workflow must change. New tools come with new best practices, and Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Integration Services will keep you ahead of the curve. SQL Server MVP Brian Knight is the most respected name in the business, and your ultimate guide to navigating the changes to use Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services 2014 to your utmost advantage. * Implement new best practices for effective use of SSIS * Work through tutorials for hands-on learning of complex techniques * Read case studies that illustrate the more advanced concepts * Learn directly from the foremost authority on SSIS SQL Server Integration Services is a complex tool, but it's the lifeblood of your work. You need to know it inside out, and you must understand the full potential of its capabilities in order to use it effectively. You need to make sure the right architecture is in place. Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Integration Services is your roadmap to understanding SSIS on a fundamental level, and setting yourself up for success.

Access is the most complex and intimidating application in Microsoft Office, but you'll tame it quickly with this book. You'll learn how to design complete databases, maintain them, search for valuable nuggets of information, and build attractive forms for quick-and-easy data entry in no time. With "Microsoft Access 2010: The Missing Manual", you'll even delve into the black art of Access programming by learning valuable tricks and techniques to automate common tasks - even if you've never touched a line of code before. Discover new pre-built databases you can customize to fit your needs, and learn how Access' new complex data feature will simplify your life. With plenty of downloadable examples, this objective and engaging book will turn any Access neophyte into a true master. Follow step-by-step instructions for creating and perfecting an Access database, and learn methods for using and maintaining it. Understand Access' interface, and focus on new time-saving features. Learn basic Access programming quickly and easily. Get good database design practices and tips from the pros.

In "Advanced Transact-SQL for SQL Server 2000," authors Itzik Ben-Gan and Thomas Moreau explore the powerful capabilities of Transact-SQL (T-SQL). Ben-Gan and Moreau offer solutions to common problems encountered using all versions of SQL Server, with a focus on the latest version, SQL Server 2000.

Expert tips and real code examples teach advanced database programmers to write more efficient and better-performing code that takes full advantage of T-SQL. The authors offer practical solutions to the everyday problems programmers face and include in-depth information on advanced T-SQL topics such as joins, subqueries, stored procedures, triggers, user-defined functions (UDFs), indexed views, cascading actions, federated views, hierarchical structures, cursors, and more.

Two Microsoft Access MVPs show how you can become an Access power user Microsoft Access is the world's leading database system, with millions of users and hundreds of thousands of developers. The best practices, tips, and techniques in this book can turn users into power users. Millions of eager users make Access the most popular database system in the world These Microsoft MVPs exploit key features in Access, providing advice on techniques for capturing, sharing and reporting Access data.Each tip provides detailed solutions with clear instructions for implementation, and samples of all can be found on the companion Web site

"Access 2010 Solutions" offers professional advice that enables every Access user to get greater value from the Access database system.

As Microsoft's bestselling database manager, SQL Server is highly flexible and customizable, and has excellent support--the 2008 version offers several significant new capabilities. This book offers accurate and expert coverage on the updates to SQL Server 2008 such as its enhanced security; the ability to encrypt an entire database, data files, and log files without the need for application changes; a scalable infrastructure that can manage reports and analysis of any size and complexity; and its extensive performance data collection.