September 2002
Intermediate to advanced
544 pages
13h 6m
English
| Q1: | What is database normalization? |
| A1: | Database normalization is the process of designing databases so they conform to certain rules, which prevent various data storage and retrieval problems. Generally, the rules prevent unnecessary duplication of data in a database. |
| Q2: | How do I know if the database I’m using supports SQL? |
| A2: | The key word to look for is “relational.” Nearly all relational databases provide SQL support. The most popular databases—Oracle, Sybase, Informix, IBM DB/2, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and even Microsoft Access—all support SQL to varying degrees. |
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