Database Books
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Database Programming with Visual Basic .NET
Published 19 years ago includes sample chapter
by Carsten Thomsen, Apress
Database Programming with Visual Basic .NET functions as a reference book. But thanks to its many listings and tables, you'll find value reading it cover to cover! This book is all you need to get started with data access in VB .NET. Author Carsten Thomsen includes step-by-step coverage of everything you ever wanted to know about ADO.NET. Thomsen also covers relational databases, Active Directory (LDAP) access, and MessageQueue.
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Code Centric: T-SQL Programming with Stored Procedures and Triggers
Published 20 years ago includes sample chapter
by Garth Wells, Apress
If you want to learn how to write stored procedures and triggers for Microsoft SQL Server, Code Centric: T-SQL Programming with Stored Procedures and Triggers is the book for you. You'll learn real-world coding and how to build non-trivial applications. All of the examples covered in the book are available for download, making it easier to work through over 5,000 lines of sample code.
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The Definitive Guide to db4o
Published 14 years ago includes sample chapter
by Jim Paterson, Stefan Edlich, Apress
To satisfy the demand for 24/7 information access, applications available in airport and conference kiosks, and in the mobile, gaming, and medical industries, provide consumers data access wherever they are. But its essential that fast availability not be traded for quality performance. A prominent solution for managing the data in these applications and devices is db4othe open source object database native to the Java and .NET platforms.
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The Handbook for Reluctant Database Administrators
Published 19 years ago includes sample chapter
by Josef Finsel, Apress
Feeling reluctant? The Handbook for Reluctant Database Administrators provides you a solid grasp of what you'll need to design, build, secure, and maintain a database. Author Josef Finsel writes from an understanding point of view; he also crossed over from programming to database administration. Furthermore, DBA veteran Francis Stanisci comments throughout the book, sharing insight from his own years of experience.
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Pro SQL Server 2005 Assemblies
Published 15 years ago includes sample chapter
by Robin Dewson, Julian Skinner, Apress
Pro SQL Server 2005 Assemblies provides a detailed and example-driven tutorial on how to build and use .NET assemblies. The authors focus on building assemblies in C#, but also provide the equivalent VB .NET code in the supplied code download. Assemblies are not a complete replacement for T-SQL stored procedures and triggers; rather, they're enhancements, to be used at the right place and right time.
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From Access to SQL Server
Published 20 years ago includes sample chapter
by Russell Sinclair, Apress
Illustrates best practices for migrating Access databases to SQL Server. Carefully explains the differences between these two systems and the changes needed for a smooth migration. Assumes no prior knowledge of SQL Server. Although Microsoft's Access Database is extremely popular and adequate for smaller scale applications, many Access developers are discovering that their applications need a more robust, enterprise-ready database system like SQL Server.
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Expert MySQL (Expert's Voice in Open Source)
Published 14 years ago includes sample chapter
by Dr. Charles A. Bell, Apress
Since the enormous number of new features made available with MySQL release 5.0, MySQL has been gaining steam as a viable alternative to database behemoths like Oracle and IBM DB2. MySQL users now have the ability to extend MySQL with new SQL commands, optimize query execution, and embed MySQL within low-resource environments like embedded devices and kiosks. Expert MySQL, by Dr. Charles A.
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The Definitive Guide to Berkeley DB XML
Published 14 years ago includes sample chapter
by Danny Brian, Apress
The Definitive Guide to Berkeley DB XML covers Sleepycat's Berkeley DB XML, an open source embedded XML database. Berkeley DB XML runs on all major operating systems and has support for the most popular programming languages. The book includes tutorials and complete language references for C++, Java, Perl, Python, and PHP. Berkeley DB XML has the potential to dramatically simplify the development of your application's data tier.
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The Definitive Guide to JasperReports
Published 13 years ago includes sample chapter
by Teodor Danciu, Lucian Chirita, Apress
JasperForge.org is the open source development portal for the JasperSoft Business Intelligence Suite, the JasperSoft Business Intelligence solution that delivers comprehensive tools for data access, data integration, analysis, and reporting, including JasperReports.
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Beginning PHP and Oracle: From Novice to Professional
Published 13 years ago includes sample chapter
by W. Jason Gilmore, Bob Bryla, Apress
Beginning PHP and Oracle: From Novice to Professional offers comprehensive information on using the PHP scripting language in conjunction with Oracles database platform. PHP is one of the most prominent open source technologies in the area of web development, while Oracle is one of the most widely deployed and used database products. Youll learn to reap the benefits of these core technologies by using them in unison to create dynamic, data-driven web applications.