What does SQL stand for

United States
December 27, 2006 1:34pm CST
What does SQL stand for and what is it used for?
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• India
27 Dec 06
SQL stands for Structured Query Language SQL allows you to access a database SQL is an ANSI standard computer language SQL can execute queries against a database SQL can retrieve data from a database SQL can insert new records in a database SQL can delete records from a database SQL can update records in a database SQL is easy to learn
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• India
16 Jan 07
SQL stands for Structured Query Language. it is the software of microsoft company and is used for database programming.
• India
28 Dec 06
SQL stands for Structured Query Language Its pretty to easy to learn and understand. SQL is an ANSI standard Computer language SQL executes queries against a database, retrieves data from a database, insert/delete, update records in a database.
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• India
28 Dec 06
# Structured Query Language (SQL), pronounced "sequel", is a language that provides an interface to relational database systems. It was developed by IBM in the 1970s for use in System R. SQL is a de facto standard, as well as an ISO and ANSI standard. # is a database access language that originated on mainframes and minicomputers, and which is now popular on PCs. # SQL (Structured Query Language) is a standard interactive and programming language for getting information from and updating a database. Although SQL is both an ANSI and an ISO standard, many database products support SQL with proprietary extensions to the standard language. Queries take the form of a command language that lets you select, insert, update, find out the location of data, and so forth. There is also a programming interface. # (Structured Query Language) A specialized language for sending queries to databases. Most industrial-strength and many smaller database applications can be addressed using SQL. Each specific application will have its own slightly different version of SQL implementing features unique to that application, but all SQL-capable databases support a common subset of SQL. A example of an SQL statement is: # Structured Query Language. Relational database query language developed by IBM. It is compatible with HTML and XML. # (Structured Query Language). The standardized query language for requesting information from a database. # Stands for "Structured query language." A language used to for requesting information from a database. SQL can also be used to update, insert, and delete data. # An acronym for Structured Query Language, this is a standard method of conveying information to and from a database. Back to top # A specialized language for sending queries to databases. # Structured Query Language. # Structured Query Langauge. SQL is a special-purpose, nonprocedural language that supports the definition, manipulation, and control of data in relational database management systems. # The ANSI internationally accepted standard for relational database systems, covering not only query but also data definition, manipulation, security, and some aspects of referential and entity integrity. # Structured Query Language. A structured query language for accessing relational, ODBC, DRDA, or non-relational compliant database systems. # Structured Query Language (SQL) is a standard computer language for communicating with a relational database. # Horizon uses Structured Query Language to query its database, ie ask questions about the information stored in the system. Sybase is the specific program Horizon uses to perform this function. # Stands for "Structured Query Language", and can be pronounced as either "sequel" or "SQL". It is a query language used for accessing and modifying information in a database. Some common SQL commands include "insert", "update", and "delete". The language was first created by IBM in 1975 and was called SEQUEL for "Structured English Query Language." Since then, it has undergone a number of changes, with the a lot of influence from Oracle Corporation. ... # Structured Query Language, an ANSI standard language designed for manipulation of relational databases; some superset of ANSI SQL is built into every RDBMS # Structured Query Language - Pronounced "SQL" or "see qwill," a language used to interrogate and process data in a relational database. Originally developed by IBM for its mainframes, all database systems designed for client/server environments support SQL. SQL commands can be used to interactively work with a database or can be embedded within a programming language to interface to a database. Programming extensions to SQL have turned it into a full-blown database programming language. ... # The standardized query language for requesting information from a database. The original version called SEQUEL (structured English query language) was designed by an IBM research center in 1974 and 1975. Oracle Corporation first introduced SQL as a commercial database system in 1979. # A language used by many Relational Database Management Systems to manipulate their data. # Structured Query Language. The almost standard data structuring and access language used by relational databases. MDX is based loosely on SQL, though it requires a different skills set. # structured query language is the language used to access a relational database. # A database query and programming language widely used for accessing, querying, updating, and managing data in relational database systems. Using SQL, you can retrieve data from a database, create databases and database objects, add data, modify existing data, and perform other, more complex functions. With SQL, you can also change the server configuration, modify database or session settings, and control data and access statements. # Structured (or Standard) Query Language # Structured Query Language (SQL) is the most popular computer language used to create, modify and retrieve data from relational database management systems. The language has evolved beyond its original purpose to support object-relational database management systems. It is an ANSI/ISO standard.
• India
8 Jan 07
SQL stands for Structured Query Language. It is for manipulating and creating Database objects. SQL represents DDL (Data Definition Language) - for defining Database Objects. (Definition Tables, views, stored procedures etc) DCL (Data Control Language) - for grating access rights to user to access Database objects. DML (Data Manipulation Language) - for fetching records from tables.