Combining theory with everyday practicality, this definitive volume is packed with up-to-date information, new features, and explanations you need to get the ve... » 

Combining theory with everyday practicality, this definitive volume is packed with up-to-date information, new features, and explanations you need to get the very most out of SQL and its latest standard. The book is unique in that every chapter highlights how the new SQL standard applies to the three major databases, Oracle 11g, IBM DB2 9.5, and Microsoft SQL Server 2008. The result is a comprehensive, useful, and real-world reference for all SQL users, from beginners to experienced developers.Learn the basics of SQL and relational databasesExplore tables, views, sequences, and other database objectsExamine transactions and locking in multiuser environmentsReview functions mandated by the SQL standard and the three major vendorsAccess metadata information and implement database securityGo beyond SQL to XML integration, OLAP business intelligence, and more «