Manager's Guide to Database Technology Building and Purchasing Better Applications

FEATURES/BENEFITS Focus is on strategies instead of on fine details. Provides readers with an accessible presentation of technology so they can easily grasp key ideas. Integrates real-life anecdotes. Presents material grounded in reality so professionals can readily use the information. Coverage of both newly developed applications and purchased software. Prepares readers for selecting and using these different types of applications Discusses both operational applications (transaction-oriented) and analytical applications (data warehouses). Provides readers with a useful comparison of both technologies. Specific recommendations denoted by icons. Offers professionals clear advice for how to improve their use of database systems. Abundant tables, figures, and bullet lists. Provides visual reinforcement of material.Blaha, Michael is the author of 'Manager's Guide to Database Technology Building and Purchasing Better Applications', published 2000 under ISBN 9780130304186 and ISBN 0130304182.