- Paperback: 704 pages
- Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill; Pap/Com edition (1 Jan 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0078825482
- ISBN-13: 978-0078825484
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.5 x 5.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,269,512 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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SQL Server 7 Developer's Guide is divided equally into a database administrator's manual and a developer's primer, providing useful content for readers who are interested in both angles.
The book opens with overviews of the SQL Server database architecture and the new features of version 7. The management and security aspects of the all-important Enterprise Manager are covered in depth. The authors make very liberal use of screen shots and information tables, lending a visual look to this introduction. The first part continues with sections on replication, data warehousing, performance optimisation, and SQL-DMO--the object-oriented framework that lets you write your own management applications.
Part 2 opens with a traditional look at databases and a focus on the relational model. After introducing you to entity-relationship diagrams and a rather detailed tutorial of the SQL language, the authors present each of the various ways to access SQL Server from client applications: Microsoft Access front ends, data access objects (DAO), Open DataBase Connectivity (ODBC)Direct, the ODBC API, Remote Data Objects, object linking and embedding database (OLE DB), ActiveX Data Objects, and DB-Library. The last chapter discusses Active Server Pages (ASP) development and how to integrate SQL Server databases with Web sites.
A companion CD-ROM contains all of the example code in the book and offers a centralised interface for running it. --Stephen W Plain
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This text covers the core SQL Server topics combined with step-by-step application development. It is written from a Visual Basic developmental angle covering topics such as SQL DMO, Extended Stored Procedures, ODBC and the VBSQL OCX.
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Format:Paperback
It just hasn't been useful. One of my colleagues has the same book and also rates it lowly. Perhaps it is intended more for administrators or developers who are developing very simple applications. It gets 2 stars because I've only attempted to refer to it 5 times (none of which the answer was forthcoming). Perhaps I've been unlucky? This book may be useful to learn about SQL Server from rather than to use as a reference.
Format:Paperback
Excellent ! It's rare to find a book covering either the DB concepts and programming. One lack of this book is it covers programming techniques such as DAO, ODBCDirect, DB-Library, Access which may be eliminated in the future.
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book presenting an overview of the administration aspects of SQL Server 7.0. I myself am a developer and have just set up SBS 4.5 at home and am learning the intracasies of managing SQL Server 7.0 along with developing n tier Clinet/Server applications. This book is interesting to read (which I might add is rare among technical books) and holds my attention. I only wish more books were written this clear and concise. There are so many books out there which are rip off's and shouldn't even be allowed to be on the market. Hats off to the authors and the publishers for this book!!
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Concise with Loads of Information for the serious Developer
This book is revolutionary in that it includes both information relating to developing and administering Microsoft's latest SQL Server 7. Read more
Published on 18 May 1999
Great book to get started!
I was looking for a book that would help me setup a small company's database and write some VB apps for their business. This was just what I needed! Read more
Published on 15 May 1999
A reasonable reference for the average developer
This book hardly dives into the intricate details needed for an experienced developer and it's contents are too shallow for a DBA. Read more
Published on 13 May 1999
Excellent!!
If you want to learn the ins and outs of SQL 7, as well as brush up on relational theory and SQL concepts, then this book is for you! Read more
Published on 20 April 1999
Just about the best computer book I own
I own *lots* of computer books, but few come close to matching the breadth and usefulness of this SQL Server 7 book. Read more
Published on 20 April 1999
Tremendous reference for developers.
This book has been invaluable. It drills down into important topics and is clearly written and organized. The CD is great.
Published on 24 Mar 1999
Good Intro to SQL 7.0, but lacks depth...
Granted SQL 7.0 is a large subject to try to cover in one book, but I was hoping for a little broader coverage of the new areas, such as Data Transformation Services, etc. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 1999
very good
helped me alot in my cs curses
Published on 26 Feb 1999
Good book for everyone
I'm a super-computer nerd consultant who is an MCSE that mainly works with SQL Server. I've heavily used SQL Server 4.2 & 6. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 1999
No DTS
This book completely skips the Data Transformation Services features of SQL 7.
Published on 16 Feb 1999
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