Structured Query Language (SQL) is the gold standard for interacting with modern databases. Used by companies all over the world, SQL allows users to manipulate the contents, architecture, and existence of a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) with just a few commands. Knowledge of this simple, yet powerful tool is becoming ubiquitous in workplaces big and small, corporate and public. From young startups to multinational conglomerates –- businesses of all types need to effectively manage and process their data.

SQL: Advanced Level SQL From The Ground Up is the second entry in a series of books designed to make SQL accessible to the fledgling user. This series will break up the material into bite-sized chunks to take readers from uninitiated novice to expert scripter, with layman explanations and query examples. This entry will cover:

The UNION concept

The INTERSECT concept

The Char function

The Position function

The Locate function

Working with numeric data

Working with temporal data

Groupings

…and much more to come, both in this book AND upcoming additions to the series. 

The internet has arrived. The information age is upon us. Data is one of the most important tools in the arsenal of any business. Upgrade your skillset and make yourself more valuable in the wide open space of data management. Buy SQL: Advanced Level SQL From The Ground Up, and elevate your game!