[...]... contain SQL routines Part 9 SQL/ Host Language Bindings—Defines extensions to SQL to support the management of external data through the use of data-wrappers and datalink types Part 10—Object Language Bindings—Defines extensions to the SQL language to support the embedding of SQL statements into programs written in Java Part 11—Information and Definition Schemas—Defines specifications for the Information... follows: Part 1 SQL/ Framework—Specifies the general requirements for conformance and defines the fundamental concepts of SQL Part 2 SQL/ Foundation—Defines the syntax and operations of SQL Part 3 SQL/ Call-Level Interface—Defines the interface for application programming to SQL Part 4 SQL/ Persistent Stored Modules—Defines the control structures that then define SQL routines Part 4 also defines the modules... Oracle, Sybase, Microsoft SQL Server, and dBASE 4 Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 24 Hours The use of MySQL for hands-on exercises was chosen so that all readers may participate, with minimal confusion in converting SQL syntax into the proper syntax of the database each reader is using MySQL was chosen for exercises because it is an open source database (free), it is easy to install, and its syntax is... Schema and Definition Schema, which provide structural and security information related to SQL data Part 13—Routines and Types Using the Java Programming Language—Defines the capability to call Java static routines and classes as SQL- invoked routines Part 14—XML-Related Specifications—Defines ways in which SQL can be used with XML The new ANSI standard (SQL- 2003) has two levels of minimal compliance... Standards Institute (ANSI) is an organization that approves certain standards in many different industries SQL has been deemed the standard language in relational database communication, originally approved in 1986 based on IBM’s implementation In 1987, the ANSI SQL standard was accepted as the international standard by the International Standards Organization (ISO) The standard was revised again in 1992 (SQL- 92)... Additionally, MySQL is compatible with most operating system platforms In Appendix B, “Using MySQL for Exercises,” we show you how to obtain and install MySQL After it is installed on your computer, MySQL can be used for most of the exercises in this book Unfortunately, because MySQL is not fully ANSI SQL compliant, MySQL exercises are not available for every subject As stated, some differences in the exact... mainframe through dumb terminals— terminals that did not think on their own, but relied solely on the mainframe’s CPU, 12 HOUR 1: Welcome to the World of SQL storage, and memory Each terminal had a data line attached to the mainframe The mainframe environment definitely served its purpose and does today in many businesses, but a greater technology was soon to be introduced: the client/server model In. .. your SQL session is terminated and the software that you are using to access the database is normally closed DISCONNECT Types of SQL Commands Types of SQL Commands The following sections discuss the basic categories of commands used in SQL to perform various functions These functions include building database objects, manipulating objects, populating database tables with data, updating existing data in. .. commands discussed during following hours include the following: CREATE TABLE ALTER TABLE DROP TABLE CREATE INDEX ALTER INDEX DROP INDEX CREATE VIEW DROP VIEW These commands are discussed in detail during Hour 3, “Managing Database Objects,” Hour 17, “Improving Database Performance,” and Hour 20, “Creating and Using Views and Synonyms.” 15 16 HOUR 1: Welcome to the World of SQL Manipulating Data Data Manipulation... standard, SQL: 2003, to bring this book up to date, making it more complete and applicable to today’s SQL user The most important addition was the use of MySQL for hands-on exercises By using an open source database such as MySQL, all readers have equal opportunity for participation in hands-on exercises 2 Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 24 Hours What You Need You might be wondering, what do I need to make . 384 xii Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 24 Hours APPENDIX B: Using MySQL for Exercises 387 Windows Installation Instructions 387 Linux Installation Instructions . Adair Composition Bronkella Publishing Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 24 Hours, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2008 by Sams Publishing All rights reserved. No part