This book will be of interest to all users of Sybase, both beginners and experienced users. Written in a lively style, the book is entertaining as well as a source of invaluable material. Includes useful tips, problems to look out for and suggested solutions. Chapters can be read on a stand alone basis. The material describes the Sybase server as a system 10, although it draws on a wealth of material from 4.0.1 and above. Contains worked examples. This book is a useful ready reference for users of the Sybase database. The approach taken by the author will expand the reader's knowledge of how Sybase works and helps optimize their Sybase applications.