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Today SQL is the standard computer database language. SQL and the relational database systems based on it are now one of the most important foundation technologies in the computer industry. SQL: A Complete Reference provides an in-depth discussion on SQL. It explains the fundamental concepts and principles of data, data management relational databases and other subjects which are the essentials for understanding SQL. The book gives a comprehensive description of the official version of SQL as adopted by ISO, ANSI and FIPS. It describes the newest version of SQL-popularly known as SQL 92 or SQL 2. The book and a companion floppy will help you: Understand all necessary terms, concepts and terminology of SQL Learn the usage and implementation of SQL. Evaluate your understanding of SQL by tests and exercises Prepare for interviews with FAQs Get a quick check of the SQL commands, which are listed alphabetically. Surely an invaluable reference, the book would help you in gaining a sound knowledge of SQL in a very short time! The companion floppy contains objective type questions on SQL. You can take a quiz/text from the entire set of questions or practice each chapter separately. You can either take the tests under examination conditions (timed tests) or at your own pace. The software would do the scoring and help you check your score at the end of each session. Salient Features The book and a companion floppy will help you: Understand all necessary terms, concepts and terminology of SQL Learn the usage and implementation of SQL. Evaluate your understanding of SQL by tests and exercises Prepare for interviews with FAQs Get a quick check of the SQL commands, which are listed alphabetically.