Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 21 Days, Fourth Edition

Q&A

Q1:	Where did this data come from and how do I connect to it?
A1:	The data was created using the methods described on Day 11. The database connection depends on how you are using SQL. The method shown is the traditional command-line method used on commercial-quality databases. These databases have traditionally been the domain of the mainframe or the workstation, but recently they have migrated to the PC.
Q2:	Okay, but if I don't use one of these databases, how will I use SQL?
A2:	You can also use SQL from within a programming language. Embedded SQL is normally a language extension, most commonly seen in COBOL, where SQL is written inside of and compiled with the program. Microsoft has created an entire Application Programming Interface (API) ...