Author(s) : Toby J. Teorey, Stephen Buxton, Lowell Fryman, Ralf Hartmut Gting, Terry Halpin Publisher : Morgan Kaufmann Date       : 2008 Pages     : 368 Format    : PDF ISBN-10  : 0123746302

This book brings all of the elements of database design together in a single volume, saving the reader the time and expense of making multiple purchases. It consolidates both introductory and advanced topics, thereby covering the gamut of database design methodology ? from ER and UML techniques, to conceptual data modeling and table transformation, to storing XML and querying moving objects databases.

The proposed book expertly combines the finest database design material from the Morgan Kaufmann portfolio. Individual chapters are derived from a select group of MK books authored by the best and brightest in the field. These chapters are combined into one comprehensive volume in a way that allows it to be used as a reference work for those interested in new and developing aspects of database design.

This book represents a quick and efficient way to unite valuable content from leading database design experts, thereby creating a definitive, one-stop-shopping opportunity for customers to receive the information they would otherwise need to round up from separate sources.

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Author(s) : Rick Greenwald Publisher : Wrox Date       : 2008 Pages     : 384 Format    : PDF ISBN-10  : 0470388374

Even if you have limited programming experience, this hands-on guide will get you up and running quickly with Oracle Application Express (APEX). It covers the concepts and practical steps involved in building a web application from the ground up using Oracle APEX. You'll discover how to progress through the complete development process with the help of detailed instructions on creating, customizing, and extending an Oracle database application.

Highly respected Oracle expert Rick Greenwald begins by giving you the necessary tools to build a useable order entry system. He then explains how to enhance the system with reports, charts, themes, and templates. You'll also find out how to use packaged applications and work with multiple applications and you'll learn how to migrate and integrate data with the Oracle environment.

By the end of this book, you'll have a strong understanding of Oracle APEX and the world of Oracle technology, which will enable you to build your own applications and create further refinements that meet your reporting needs.

What you will learn from this book
* Steps to ensure that users enter correct data while using your applications
* The powerful and flexible reports you can create with Oracle APEX
* Advanced options for customizing user interfaces
* Techniques for using the power of PL/SQL to extend the logic in your application
* Ways to implement security for your APEX environment
* The options for deploying an APEX application to another environment
* How to migrate applications from Microsoft® Access® to Oracle Application Express