Microsoft Sql Server 2008 Bible details from infibeam

About the Book :

The book teaches beginning-level database administrators and developers everything they need to harness the power of SQL Server, Microsoft's high-performance database and data analysis package.Paul Nielsen doesn't just teach them how to use the new features of the 2008 release; he demonstrates best practices, tips, tricks, and work arounds. This comprehensive tutorial and reference includes dozens of specific examples and sample code. Nearly every task is demonstrated in both a graphical method and a SQL code method for the reader's ease in understanding.This book guides you through developing SQL Server databases, developing data connections, administering SQL Server and keeping your databases performing at their peak. Nielsen of course covers all of the new features of the 2008 release (see About the Topic). He also plans to revamp and refocus coverage of core topics, as well as add about 150 pages of new material.

About the Author :

Paul Nielsen, SQL Server MVP, organizes the annual Colorado PASSCamp and serves on the PASS Board of Directors. He's the author of the SQL Server Bible series (Wiley), and presenter of the Total Training SQL Server Development video. Paul's speaking schedule for 2007 includes: PASS (Summit and chapters), SQL Server Open World (Denmark), SQL Teach (Montreal and Vancouver), and his Smart Database Design Seminar. He offers free screencasts at www.SQLServerBible.com.Mike White is a data analysis and SQL BI expert. He was the principle BI architect for a major Wall Street analysis firm and was a founding member of a BI consulting firm. Mike is a popular speaker on the BI circuit and a member of the prestigious PASS Speaker's Bureau. He also serves as President of the Boulder Colorado PASS Chapter.Uttam Parui is currently a Senior Premier Field Engineer at Microsoft. In this role, he delivers Microsoft SQL Server consulting and support for designated strategic customers. He acts as a resource for ongoing SQL planning and deployment, analysis of current issues, migration to new SQL environments. He is also responsible for SQL workshops and training for customer's existing support staff. He has worked with SQL Server more than 10 years.

Interesting Facts :

SQL Server 2008 introduces many new features that will change how professionals administer and develop applications for SQL Server.The author is a Microsoft SQL Server MVP with an active presence at conferences and online.The new edition is 40% revised, with 150 more pages of need-to-know information for database administrators and developers.

Contents :

Part I Laying the Foundation.Part II Manipulating Data with Select.Part III Beyond Relational.Part IV Developing with SQL Server.Part V Data Connectivity.Part VI Enterprise Data Management.Part VII Security.Part VIII Monitoring and Auditing.Part IX Performance Tuning and Optimization.Part X Business Intelligence.Appendix A: SQL Server 2008 Specifications.Appendix B: Using the Sample Databases.Index.