Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Programming
By incorporating significant improvements to the core components of the database engine, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 will change the way you build database applications. Written by one of the leading authorities on SQL Server, Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Programming will help you master this increasingly complex feature set so that you can manage data more efficiently.Robert Vieira discusses the new features of SQL Server 2008 and progresses to more detailed, practical code examples. He then shows you how to write complex queries, build different data structures, and improve application performance. Plus, you'll discover how to manage advanced scripting and databases, as well as how to identify and correct scripting errors.This book provides you with the information you need to quickly create and deploy data-driven solutions to meet your business needs. It covers everything from the new data types and indexing structures to the manageability features and advanced time zone handling so that you can get the most out of your database.What you will learn from this bookTechniques for taking data design beyond normalizationWays to ensure that your application is running at optimum speedAll about stored procedures and user defined functionsAdvanced methods for handling stored proceduresHow to utilize Reporting Services and Integration ServicesTips for making your database more secureHow to take advantage of XML and XQuery supportSteps for modifying specific data values to perform speculative analysisWho this book is forThis book is for experienced SQL Server developers who want to learn how to take advantage of all the new features in the latest release.Wrox Professional guidesare planned and written by working programmers to meet the real-world needs of programmers, developers, and IT professionals. Focused and relevant, they address the issues technology professionals face every day. They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert education in new technologies, all designed to help programmers do a better job.