The Teradata Database : Introduction and SQL

A practical and comprehensive guide to the Teradata Database, its history, its objectives, how it works and why many of the world's largest business enterprises depend so heavily upon it to maintain their leadership position in the market place.

A detailed analysis of Teradata Release 2 Version 2 SQL. An invaluable resource, this book leads the novice and experienced programmer alike through the intricate and delicate steps by which Teradata conforms to ANSI standards on the one hand while retaining its tradional values on the other.

Includes extensive hands-on exercises which can be performed on an existing Teradata system.