Mannino provides with a foundation to understand database technology supporting enterprise computing needs. The text is ideal for new students of database management, who need to understand the fundamental concepts of database management and the relational data model, followed by a mastery of skills in database design and database application development. This textbook provides tools to help students understand relational databases and acquire skills to solve basic and advanced problems in query formulation, data modeling, normalization, application data requirements, and customization of database applications.