Book recommendation for database applications

I'm a LabView newbie. My primary work will be file and data manipulation using the database connectivity toolset. Are there any books available to help with database applications?
Thanks

Hello Paul,
I cannot offer much recommendation on books about development of database
applications from the database end (though user ratings through places like
Amazon have usually treated me right). If you are interested in
learning more about how the Database Toolkit for LabVIEW can be used, the Database Connectivity Toolkit
Manual is a great (and comprehensive) resource.
Hope this helps!
Travis M
LabVIEW R&D
National Instruments

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