Many commercial DBMS vendors are realizing the growing importance of query processing of mobile databases. Balancing in-depth theoretical and practical information, Mobile Database Query Processing addresses this demand by helping readers learn the complete three-phase mobile database query processing system (on-demand query processing, data broadcasting and caching) and experience it by using real wireless environment PDA's and mobile query programming. Featuring a wealth of case studies that provide practical guidance, this hands-on tool is a must-have for researchers and students in the field. An instructor's manual is available.
