Database Systems: Introduction to Databases and Data Warehouses

I used the textbook for teaching a intro-level database class at a university. This book was a life saver. It explains things very well and I don't have to worry too much about coming up with homework and exam questions because there are plenty of exercises in the book (and in the test bank if you have access to instructor resources). I would definitely recommend it to an undergraduate database course.

This book is the best source I have found to learn the Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD) because it has lots of examples. Though there are different resources also to learn Database Systems.

Reads better than the average textbook, but leaves something to be desired. It's explanation of SQL is a good jumping off point, hardly comprehensive though, and there needs to be more explanation of the transition between ERD and the Logical Schema. Normalization needs a little more algorithmic explanation, but the real missing link is the lack of explanation of how to go from a database to a data warehouse.It may seem like a lot but that's actually very little criticism for such a large textbook. Between this thing and some exercises on Khan Academy you could almost teach yourself.

Great source for an introduction to databases and all their related parts. The book includes great explanations and real world examples to get points across. It is well written and concise.

Highly recommended. Especially for beginner, well organized topics. so far I read 4 chapters, I totally got the idea about database. I am going to step in SQL next week. Let see

If you don't have a technical background, this book will provide you with enough explanation to advance your knowledge and sharpen your technical skills.

I think the first few chapters were the most important. Really goes into detail about the entity relational model, and ERD diagrams.

Needed for class. Quick shipping and assisted well. Arrived as described.