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Keys and Transactions

As you may already know, databases use tables to organize information. Each table consists of a number of rows, each corresponding to a single database record. So, how do databases keep all of these records straight? It's through the use of keys.

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Bookmarks Database Template for Microsoft Access

Thursday July 17, 2008
The Bookmarks Database Template for Access 2007 allows you to easily organize, rate and categorize websites for future reference. It's available for free from the Microsoft Access Templates library.

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Database Jobs: Career Opportunities in Databases

Tuesday July 15, 2008
If you've been reading the IT industry's help wanted ads recently, there's no doubt you've come across a number of ads seeking professional database administrators, designers and developers. Have you ever considered crossing over into these fields yourself? Have you found yourself wondering what it would take to make such a career move?

Read the full article: Starting a Career in Databases

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