Through clear language, step-by-step discussions, and quizzes at the end of each chapter, the author makes databases easy. Quickly learn the core skills needed to design, configure, manage, and manipulate databases, whether at work or at home. Topics such as exploring different database models, planning their design, minimizing redundant data, designing tables, applying database design concepts, and implementing database security are covered. This is that fast, easy-to-understand tutorial that you've been looking for.

• Database Fundamentals
• Exploring Relational Database Components
• Forms-Based Database Queries
• Introduction to SQL
• The Database Life Cycle
• Logical Database Design Using Normalization
• Data and Process Modeling
• Physical Database Design
• Connecting Databases to the Outside World
• Database Security
• Database Implementation
• Databases for Online Analytical Processing

• A: Final Exam
• B: Answers to Quizzes and Final Exam