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Structured Query Language
SQL Definition
Definition
A.
B.
C.
SQL – stands for ‘Structured Query
Language.
Comprehensive language for controlling and
interacting with a database management
system.
Functions
1.
2.
Data Definition
Data Retrieval
Definition
C.
Functions (Continued)
3.
4.
5.
6.
D.
Data Manipulation
Access Control
Data Sharing
Data Integrity
Originally developed at IBM as a standard
language for use with Relational Databases.
Definition
E.
Features and Benefits
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Vendor Independence
Portability across computer systems
SQL Standards (ANSI, ISO, FIPS)
IBM Endorsement
Relational Foundation
High-level English like structure
Interactive “ad-hoc” queries
Definition
E.
Features and Benefits (Continued)
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Programmatic database access
Multiple views of data
Complete database language
Dynamic data definition
Client/Server
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