SQL Server Books
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Beginning SQL Server 2008 for Developers: From Novice to Professional
Published 12 years ago includes sample chapter
by Robin Dewson, Apress
SQL Server 2008 is a first–rate database management system. It offers more capability than any previous release of SQL Server. More than just a classic relational database management system, SQL Server 2008 includes exciting and powerful features that make it useful for everything from large corporate data warehouses to ad hoc departmental databases.
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Accelerated SQL Server 2008
Published 12 years ago includes sample chapter
by Michael Coles, Fabio Claudio Ferracchiati, Robert Walters, Donald Farmer, Robert Rae, Apress
The expert tuition and approach to rapid learning in Accelerated SQL Server 2008, one of the first SQL Server 2008 books available, will enable SQL Server and other database professionals to make the leap to the latest release of Microsoft’s flagship database management system quickly. Take full advantage of the new features of SQL Server 2008, know what tools are available, and quickly realize the power and ease of use that SQL Server 2008 has to offer.
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Pro SQL Server 2008 XML
Published 12 years ago includes sample chapter
by Michael Coles, Apress
Knowledge and ability to apply XML are de rigueur in today’s world, and SQL Server developers and administrators are no exception to that rule. Pro SQL Server 2008 XML is your key to unlocking the powerful XML feature set first introduced in SQL Server 2005 and since refined in SQL Server 2008. Author Michael Coles shows how to store XML using SQL Server’s built–in XML data type. Learn to query and manipulate XML data using standard technologies such as XQuery and XSLT.
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Beginning VB 2008 Databases: From Novice to Professional
Published 12 years ago includes sample chapter
by Vidya Vrat Agarwal, James Huddleston, Apress
Beginning VB 2008 Databases teaches you everything you need to know about relational databases, SQL, and ADO.NET 2.0, giving you a sound start in developing console and Windows database applications. The book also includes chapters on the new SQL Server XML data type and the forthcoming LINQ enhancements to the next version of Visual Basic.
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Pro SQL Server Disaster Recovery
Published 12 years ago includes sample chapter
by James Luetkehoelter, Apress
Many would argue that the single, most important job of a SQL Server database administrator is to be able to recover your database in the event of loss or damage. Pro SQL Server Disaster Recovery helps you meet that goal by showing you how to think about and plan for potential problems. You’ll learn to anticipate and reduce the likelihood of a disaster, and to mitigate the effects of a disaster when one does occur.
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Beginning C# 2008 Databases: From Novice to Professional
Published 13 years ago includes sample chapter
by Syed Fahad Gilani, Vidya Vrat Agarwal, Jon Reid, Ranga Raghuram, James Huddleston, Jacob Hammer Pedersen, Apress
Assuming only basic knowledge of C# 2008, Beginning C# 2008 Databases teaches all the fundamentals of database technology and database programming readers need to quickly become highly proficient database users and application developers. A comprehensive tutorial on both SQL Server 2005 and ADO.NET 3.0, Beginning C# 2008 Databases explains and demonstrates how to create database objects and program against them in both T–SQL and C
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Building a Data Warehouse: With Examples in SQL Server
Published 13 years ago includes sample chapter
by Vincent Rainardi, Apress
Building a Data Warehouse: With Examples in SQL Server describes how to build a data warehouse completely from scratch and shows practical examples on how to do it. Author Vincent Rainardi also describes some practical issues he has experienced that developers are likely to encounter in their first data warehousing project, along with solutions and advice. The RDBMS used in the examples is SQL Server; the version will not be an issue as long as the user has SQL Server 2005 or later.
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Pro SQL Server 2005 Integration Services
Published 13 years ago includes sample chapter
by Jim Wightman, Apress
SQL Server Integration Services is groundbreaking. It exists for both the DBA and the developer, as well as that new role SSIS has created between the two—the data artisan. Pro SQL Server 2005 Integration Services contains everything you could ever hope to know about this exciting new development from Microsoft: developer insight, Microsoft group manager–level access, personal experience of using the technology in the real–world, and fine–grained analysis.
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Client-Side Reporting with Visual Studio in C
Published 13 years ago includes sample chapter
by Asif Sayed, Apress
Client-Side Reporting with Visual Studio in C# shows how to design and create stunning professional reports with SQL Server 2005 and with Visual Studio versions 2005 and 2008. The only comprehensive guide to client-side Reporting Services Covers Visual Studio versions 2005 and 2008 Practical, step-by-step instruction on designing, developing, and deploying real-world reports Quickly turns beginners into sophisticated report writers Gives expert tips on handling complex reporting scenarios The
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Pro ASP.NET for SQL Server: High Performance Data Access for Web Developers
Published 13 years ago includes sample chapter
by Brennan Stehling, Apress
Pro ASP.NET for SQL Server: High Performance Data Access for Web Developers explains how to use ASP.NET 2.0 and SQL Server 2005 most efficiently together. It covers all crucial performance issues and illustrates optimal techniques with enterprise-quality development. Performance is always an issue, and optimizing database access is one of the most daunting performance challenges facing web developers.