A right-to-the-point guide on all the key topics of SQL programming

SQL Essentials For Dummies is your quick reference to all the core concepts of SQL--a valuable common standard language used in relational databases. This useful guide is straightforward--with no excess review, wordy explanations, or fluff--so you get what you need, fast. Great for a brush-up on the basics or as an everyday desk reference, this book is one you can rely on.

• Strengthen your understanding of the basics of SQL
• Review what you've already learned or pick up key skills
• Use SQL to create, manipulate, and control relational databases
• Jog your memory on the essentials as you work and get clear answers to your questions

Perfect for supplementing classroom learning, reviewing for a certification, and staying knowledgeable on the job, SQL Essentials For Dummies is the convenient, direct, and digestible reference you've been looking for.