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OCA Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I Exam Guide (Exam 1Z0-051) (Osborne Oracle Press)»rank: 76985by: John Watson, Roopesh Ramklass
: :A Fully Integrated Study System for OCA Exam 1Z0-051Prepare for the Oracle Certified Associate Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I exam with help from this exclusive Oracle Press guide. In each chapter, you'll find challenging exercises, practice questions, a two-minute drill, and a chapter summary to highlight what you've learned. This authoritative guide will help you pass the test and serve as your essential on-the-job reference. Get complete coverage of all OCA objectives for exam 1Z0-051, including:SQL SELECT statementsRestricting and sorting dataSingle-row functionsConversion functions and conditional expressionsGroup functionsDisplaying data from multiple tablesSubqueriesSet operatorsDML and DDL statementsSchema objectsOn the CD-ROM:One full practice exam that simulates the actual OCA examDetailed answers and ... |
Database Design for Mere Mortals: A Hands-On Guide to Relational Database Design»rank: 88130by: Michael J. Hernandez
: :Sound design can save you hours of development time before you write a single line of code. Based on the author's years of experience teaching this material, Database Design for Mere Mortals is a straightforward, platform-independent tutorial on the basic principles of relational database design. Database design expert Michael J. Hernandez introduces the core concepts of design theory and method without the technical jargon. With it's hands-on approach and a wealth of practical examples, Database Design for Mere Mortals will provide any developer with a common-sense design methodology for developing databases that work. Review:Relational databases are powerful tools for organizing data, but learning to use them effectively can be ... |
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Crystal Reports XI: The Complete Reference (Complete Reference Series)»rank: 27483by: George Peck
: :This best-seller has been fully updated for Crystal Reports XI (extreme insight) -- the first jointly developed release of this leading report writing and analysis software since the acquisition of Crystal Decisions by Business Objects. Readers will learn to create visually appealing reports that communicate content effectively using helpful features such as charts, complex formulas, custom functions, sorting and grouping, Business Views, and more. Publishing and viewing reports on the Web is also explained in detail. NEW coverage includes: All the new user interface elements; New Dynamic/Cascading Parameter Fields; and, Using Crystal Reports with Business Objects Enterprise XI. |
Applied Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services»rank: 25414by: Teo Lachev
: :Ever wished for a tool that can turn enterprise data into meaningful reports that could be shared easily with co-workers, customers, and partners? Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services is the 'magic wand' you need to unleash the hidden power of data. The author, who has worked closely with the Reporting Services Development Team, takes you on an insightful tour that provides an authoritative yet independent view of the technology.Supplying much-needed technological information to workers, administrators, and developers, Applied Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services shows you how to apply Reporting Services in real life to build innovative Business Intelligence solutions that drive decisions. Information workers will learn how to ... |
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Data Manipulation with R (Use R)»rank: 47800by: Phil Spector
: :Since its inception, R has become one of the preeminent programs for statistical computing and data analysis. The ready availability of the program, along with a wide variety of packages and the supportive R community make R an excellent choice for almost any kind of computing task related to statistics. However, many users, especially those with experience in other languages, do not take advantage of the full power of R. Because of the nature of R, solutions that make sense in other languages may not be very efficient in R. This book presents a wide array of methods applicable for reading data into R, and efficiently manipulating that data. In ... |
Crystal Reports 2008: The Complete Reference (Complete Reference Series)»rank: 22825by: George Peck
: :Your One-Stop Guide to Enterprise Reporting with Crystal Reports 2008Transform disconnected corporate data into compelling, interactive business intelligence using all of the powerful tools available in Crystal Reports 2008. Through detailed explanations, real-world examples, and expert advice, this comprehensive guide shows you how to create, maintain, and distribute dynamic, visually appealing enterprise database reports.Crystal Reports 2008: The Complete Reference explains how to select and gather pertinent business data, organize it into manageable groups, and assemble it into user-friendly business reports. You will learn how to improve report interactivity with sort controls and the parameter panel; solve complex reporting problems with cross-tabs and subreports; integrate Crystal Xcelsius dashboards; reduce development time; ... |
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Microsoft ® Office 2007 Business Intelligence»rank: 59391by: Doug Harts
: :Extract and analyze mission-critical enterprise data using Microsoft Office 2007This authoritative volume is a practical guide to the powerful new collaborative Business Intelligence tools available in Office 2007. Using real-world examples and clear explanations, Microsoft Office 2007 Business Intelligence: Reporting, Analysis, and Measurement from the Desktop shows you how to use Excel, Excel Services, SharePoint, and PerformancePoint with a wide range of stand-alone and external data in today's networked office. You will learn how to analyze data and generate reports, scorecards, and dashboards with the Office tools you're already using to help you in your everyday work.Create Excel PivotTables and PivotCharts and apply Conditional FormattingConvert Excel spreadsheets into Excel Tables ... |
Successful Business Intelligence: Secrets to Making BI a Killer App»rank: 128766by: Cindi Howson
: :Praise for Successful Business IntelligenceAndquot;If you want to be an analytical competitor, youAnd#39;ve got to go well beyond business intelligence technology. Cindi Howson has wrapped up the needed advice on technology, organization, strategy, and even culture in a neat package. ItAnd#39;s required reading for quantitatively oriented strategists and the technologists who support them.Andquot; --Thomas H. Davenport, PresidentAnd#39;s Distinguished Professor, Babson College and co-author, Competing on AnalyticsAndquot;When used strategically, business intelligence can help companies transform their organization to be more agile, more competitive, and more profitable. Successful Business Intelligence offers valuable guidance for companies looking to embark upon their first BI project as well as those hoping to maximize their current ... |
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Crystal Reports Encyclopedia Volume 1: Professional XI Reports»rank: 21534by: Brian Bischof
: :Written for end-users focusing on business and financial reporting, this guide to Crystal Reports (version 11) explains to nonprogrammers the many new features and improvements of the software. Tutorials for beginning and advanced users, a full list of all Crystal syntax function calls, and financial reporting templates will enable employees from any department to generate clear, usable reports without wasting time, getting frustrated, or resorting to the trial-and-error method. An included appendix features the best Crystal Reports questions and answers from the author's website. |
Learning MySQL (Learning)»rank: 47816by: Seyed M.M. (Saied) Tahaghoghi, Hugh Williams
: :Whether you're running a business, keeping track of members and meetings for a club, or just trying to organize a large and diverse collection of information, you'll find the MySQL database engine useful for answering questions such as: Which are my top ten fastest-selling products? How frequently does this person come to our facility? What was the highest, lowest, and average score of the team last season? MySQL, the most popular open-source database, offers the power of a relational database in a package that's easy to set up and administer, and 'Learning MySQL' provides all the tools you need to get started. This densely packed tutorial includes detailed instructions to ... |