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  • Paperback: 720 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (2 Jan 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0470257016
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470257012
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 18.8 x 4.4 cm
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  • This comprehensive introduction to SQL Server begins with an overview of database design basics and the SQL query language along with an in–depth look at SQL Server itself
  • Progresses on to a clear explanation of how to implement fundamental concepts with the new 2008 version of SQL Server
  • Discusses creating and changing tables, managing keys, writing scripts, working with stored procedures, programming with XML, using SQL Server Reporting and Integration Services, and more
  • Features updated and new material, including new examples using Microsoft′s AdventureWorks sample database


From the Back Cover

Starting simply and gradually progressing to increasingly advanced topics, this introduction to the SQL Server database focuses on what is distinctive about the SQL environment—SQL Server 2008, in particular—versus other programming environments. Author Robert Vieira draws on his experience as one of the leading authorities on Microsoft SQL Server and uses his unique tutorial approach to explain the significant changes to the fundamental core components of SQL Server 2008.

You′ll begin with an overview of database design concepts and learn how to implement these fundamental concepts with Microsoft SQL Server 2008. Then, you′ll take a look at the role of an RDBMS (relational database management system) and where it fits in the grand scheme of system development. Thorough coverage of the key additions and changes to the 2008 version of SQL Server include discussions on DATE and TIME datatypes, hierarchyID datatypes, MERGE and multiple inserts, recursive queries, and more. With this book, you will conquer the many changes and challenges of Microsoft SQL Server 2008.

What you will learn from this book

  • How RDBMSs store, manage, and retrieve data

  • Ways to create and alter tables

  • Various "forms" of database normalization

  • Techniques for writing scripts and working with stored procedures

  • The positives and negatives of indexes

  • Myriad consequences that locks and deadlocks have on system performance

  • An understanding of triggers and how they are used

Who this book is for
This book is for developers who are looking for a complete introduction to database design concepts and learning SQL. A basic understanding of development fundamentals is helpful.

Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent SQL Server overview, 20 Jul 2009
I bought this book as a reference for SQL Server, having programmed earlier versions over a number of years. Overall the book is well written, and full of useful information. Occasionally I was not sure what he was getting at, as the style is sometimes a bit too casual and wordy, and I had to 'Google' to find an explanation. The author covers SQL Server from the beginning to the intermediate level, including fairly recent topics such as XML integration. Some of the chapters are almost identical to ones in the author's advanced SQL Server book. He covers fundamental issues such as basic SQL queries, normalisation, indexes, constraints, locks, joins, correlated queries and so on. According to the author he has been working in the field for many years, and the content does appear to be more pragmatic than theoretical. I recommend that you do as I did and buy both this book and the authors advanced SQL Server book from the same publisher.
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