Get Started on Microsoft SQL Server 2008 in No Time
Learn to use all of the powerful features available in SQL Server 2008 quickly and easily. Microsoft SQL Server 2008: A Beginner's Guide explains the fundamentals of each topic alongside examples and tutorials that walk you through real-world database tasks. Install SQL Server 2008, construct high-performance databases, use powerful Transact-SQL statements, create stored procedures and triggers, and execute simple and complex database queries. Performance tuning, Database Engine security, Business Intelligence, and XML are also covered.
Set up, configure, and maintain SQL Server 2008
Build and manage database objects using Transact-SQL statements
Create stored procedures and user-defined functions
Optimize database performance, availability, and reliability
Implement solid security using authentication, encryption, and authorization
Automate tasks using SQL Server Agent
Create reliable data backups and perform flawless system restores
Use all-new SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence, development, and administration tools
Learn in detail the SQL Server XML technology (SQLXML)
Good introductionMarch 25, 2010 CP(ROSEDALE, NY United States) 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book focuses on Microsoft SQL Server. It occasionally points out a solution that exists under MS SQL server and not under the ANSI SQL standard.
A small practice database is presented. It is small enough for the reader to key in. It allows the lessons to be experienced hands on.
The examples are generally error free.
Every chapter presents a quiz like set of brief challenges to help the reader practice the previous lessons.
The text can be wordy, but not as wordy as many Microsoft Press books.
Very good book for beginnersJune 26, 2009 A. Devkota(USA) 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a very good book for a beginners...It clearly explains the concepts and have enough excersise to practice. I haven't finished the whole book yet, however, so far I liked it...Thanks,
microsoft sql server 2008 a beginners guideDecember 15, 2008 Marty Pinkard(Stuttgart, Germany) 0 out of 13 found this review helpful
I have not had the opportunity to sit down and read the material. I was satisfied with the condition.
Excellent Work!December 13, 2008 Bil Kimes(Houston, Texas) 3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Mr Petkovic approaches his writing like a skilled and gifted artisan who is confident and has a complete understanding of a very complex subject (SQL Server).
Our IT group has used his books in preference to those from Microsoft Press and others for several versions.
His chapter layout and content is concise and clear, which is helpful when you need a "Quick Win" on syntax of some related operational question.
As always we rate his work with five stars.
The title is very accurateDecember 9, 2008 M&M(RSM, CA) 7 out of 7 found this review helpful
If you are new to Microsoft SQL Server and relational databases or have been away from the technology for a while, this book will be very helpful. The author takes time upfront to start you off with the basics of SQL and work his way through most of the functionality in the current version of SQL Server. The examples are simple to understand. I do wish there had been more info on the Spatial Data Types, but that is probably because I am not a beginner on that subject and wanted to dive into more GIS analysis than this book was ready to provide.
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