Tom Carpenter said
If you're looking for a step-by-step kind of book about SQL Server 2008, look elsewhere. That is not the intent of this book. If you want to truly know what goes on under the hood of Microsoft's new powerhouse database, get this book now.
I've ready every copy of Inside SQL Server from 6.5 through to 2000. And I mean every page. I've read Inside Microsoft SQL Server 2005: The Storage Engine from cover-to-cover as well. Here's the thing... each edition gets better and better. Subtle little clarifications here. A paragraph of extra information there. And now with SQL Server 2008 Internals you have one of the best guides to the innner workings of SQL Server you can get your hands on.
I must reiterate: This is not a DBA's Guide. By that I mean that it is not filled with step-by-steps. Instead, it explains what's happening when you take those steps. For this reason, the book will not be for everyone; however, for those who are developing database applications based on SQL Server 2008, there's no better way to truly learn how the DB works and, therefore, optimize your application.
Another great book in the series...
Whit Weaver said
The addition of Paul Randal, Kimberly Tripp, and Adam Machanic really put this book over the top. Kalen does her normal bang up job on the details of SQL Server.
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