The union of XML and relational databases creates a powerful tool
with the ability to transfer information between two completely
unrelated databases. With this book, veteran author Gavin Powell
shows you how this confluence of two technologies can simplify your
database work and provide a more standardized way to exchange data
between multiple databases and web sites.
You''ll get an in-depth look at specific XML datatypes that are
considered the most critical alliances between XML and a relational
database. Plus, an introduction to the basics of SQL and numerous
XML standards prove to be essential so that you can grasp database
structure and comprehend how XML is used with the Oracle® and SQL
Server relational databases. Throughout the book, valuable
exercises and a surfeit of step-by-step examples will help you get
an overall understanding of the topics at hand.
What you will learn from this book
- The platform independence capability that comes from using XML-
including independence from database vendors
- The basics of XML, XSL, the XML DOM, and SQL
- XML datatypes and features in Oracle Database and SQL
Server
- How to move data anywhere using XML (B2B)
- Ways to read XML documents using XQuery and navigate documents
using XPath®
- XML, the object data model, native XML databases, and industry
applications of XML
Who this book is for
This book is for anyone-from novice to expert-who is interested
in learning the details of XML and database technology as applied
to both XML and relational database technology, working
together.
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programming languages and technologies easier than you think,
providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through
all the techniques involved.