SQL in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition

Database Platforms Described in This Book

SQL in a Nutshell, Second Edition, describes the SQL standard and the platform-specific implementations of five leading RDBMSs:

DB2

IBM’s popular DBMS runs on hardware platforms ranging from PCs all the way up to huge mainframes. It runs on a multitude of operating systems, including the burgeoning Linux OS. DB2 is very popular in corporate environments, especially those with a healthy investment in IBM software, equipment, or services. This book covers DB2 Universal Database Version 8.1 for Linux, Unix, and Windows.

MySQL

MySQL is a popular open source DBMS that is known for its blistering performance. It runs on numerous operating systems, including most Linux variants. To improve performance, it has a slimmer feature set than do many other DBMSs. This book covers MySQL 4.0.

Oracle

Oracle is a leading RDBMS in the commercial sector. It runs on a multitude of operating systems and hardware platforms. Its scalable, reliable architecture has made it the platform of choice for many users. SQL in a Nutshell, Second Edition, covers Oracle Database 10g.

PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL is the most feature-rich open source database platform available. Where MySQL is best known for its high-speed performance, PostgreSQL is best known for its excellent support for ANSI standards and robust transaction processing capabilities, as well as rich datatype and database object support. In addition to its full set of features, PostgreSQL runs on a wide variety of operating ...