Microcomputer Database Management Using dBASE IV, Version 2.0

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Microcomputer Database Management Using dBASE IV Version 2.0 offers an excellent introduction to database management and design techniques. In addition to presenting a solid, in-depth overview of essential database concepts, the authors invoke a practical step-by-step approach to effective design and implementation of microcomputer databases, taking full advantage of the powers of dBASE IV Version 2.0. Highlights of Microcomputer Database Management Using dBASE IV Version 2.0 include focuses on the relational ...
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Microcomputer Database Management Using dBASE IV Version 2.0 offers an excellent introduction to database management and design techniques. In addition to presenting a solid, in-depth overview of essential database concepts, the authors invoke a practical step-by-step approach to effective design and implementation of microcomputer databases, taking full advantage of the powers of dBASE IV Version 2.0. Highlights of Microcomputer Database Management Using dBASE IV Version 2.0 include focuses on the relational model of database management, exploring the structure, methods, and impact of this model on database design; covers database administration, DBMS selection, and applications generators, providing thorough topical coverage; incorporates two thorough case studies, one entirely new, providing real-life applications; integrates numerous debugging discussions, facilitating troubleshooting skills; provides a variety of significant and realistic programming exercises, honing design and management skills and abilities; and features an end-of-chapter summary and list of key terms, enhancing overall understanding of database concepts. With its thorough coverage and practical tutorial approach, Microcomputer Database Management Using dBASE IV Version 2.0 carefully develops the database design, implementation, and administration skills necessary to the user.
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Focuses on the relational model of database management and covers administration, DBMS selection, and applications generators. Incorporates two case studies, and includes debugging discussion, programming exercises, chapter summaries, and a data disk. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR booknews.com
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  • ISBN-13: 9780877095132
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning
  • Publication date: 5/1/1994

Table of Contents

Preface
About This Book
Special Features
Organization of the Textbook
General Notes to the Student
Acknowledgements
Ch. 1 Introduction to Database Management 1
Ch. 2 Data Models 20
Ch. 3 The Relational Model: Data Definition and Manipulation 39
Ch. 4 Relational Model II: Advanced Topics 61
Ch. 5 Database Design I: Normalization 74
Ch. 6 Database Design II: Design Methodology 91
Ch. 7 Functions of a Database Management System 113
Ch. 8 Database Administration 132
Ch. 9 Application Generation 144
Module 1: The Control Center 160
Module 2: Introduction to Sorting, Labels, and Reports 202
Module 3: Queries 232
Module 4: Advanced Relational Features 266
Module 5: Query-By-Example 293
Module 6: Forms and Reports 328
Module 7: dBASE and the Functions of a DBMS 368
Module 8: The Applications Generator 377
Module 9: Programming in dBASE IV 434
Appendix: dBASE IV Commands, Functions, and Picture Clauses 491
Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises 509
Glossary 525
Bibliography 530
Index 531
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