From ATMs to the personal finance, online shopping to networkedinformation management, databases permeate every nook and cranny ofour highly-connected, information-intensive world. Databases havebecome so integral to the business environment that, nowadays,it's next to impossible to stay competitive without theassistance of some sort of database technology--no matter whattype or size of business you run. But developing your own databasecan be very tricky. In fact, whether you want to keep records for asmall business or run a large e-commerce website, developing theright database system can be a major challenge. Which is where thisfriendly guide comes in.
From data modeling methods and development tools to Internetaccessibility and security, Database Development For Dummiesshows you, step-by-step, everything you need to know about buildinga custom system from the ground up. You'll discover howto:
* Model data accurately
* Design a reliable functional database
* Deliver robust relational databases on time and on budget
* Build a user-friendly database application
* Put your database on the Web
In plain English, author Allen Taylor acquaints you with themost popular data modeling methods, and he shows you how tosystematically design and develop a system incorporating a databaseand one or more applications that operate on it. Important topicshe explores include:
* Understanding database architecture and how it has evolved
* Recognizing how database technology affects everyday life
* Using a structured approach to database development
* Creating an appropriate data model
* Developing a reliable relational design
* Understanding the complexities you're likely to encounterin designing a database and how to simplify them
* Implementing your design using Microsoft Access 2000, SQLServer and other powerful database development tools
* Keeping your database secure
* Putting your database on the Internet
Today's powerful, low-cost database development tools makeit possible for virtually anybody to create their own database. GetDatabase Development For Dummies and discover what it takesto design, develop and implement a sophisticated database systemtailored to you and your company's current and future datastorage and management needs.
Allen G. Taylor
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