Essential SQL fast provides a comprehensive guide to SQL, using the
Windows-based version of MySQL. MySQL is a freely available,
multi-platform database management system, making it ideal for learning
the techniques and concepts of database design. Using numerous worked
examples and illustrations, Matthew Norman describes how to set up the
database management system MySQL. In doing so he covers various topics,
including: installing and testing MySQL; using the graphical tools;
database design techniques and concepts; retrieving, changing and
deleting data; and how to make other products communicate with MySQL.