SQL Server 2005, Microsoft's next-generation data management and
analysis solution, represents a huge leap forward. It comes with a
myriad of changes that deliver increased security, scalability, and
power--making it the complete data package. Used properly, SQL Server
2005 can help organizations of all sizes meet their data challenges head
on.
Programming SQL Server 2005 from O'Reilly provides a practical look at
this updated version of Microsoft's premier database product. It guides
you through all the new features, explaining how they work and how to
use them. The first half of the book examines the changes and new
features of the SQL Server Engine itself. The second addresses the
enhanced features and tools of the platform, including the new services
blended into this popular version. Each chapter contains numerous code
samples-written in C# and compiled using the Visual Studio 2005
development environment-that show you exactly how to program SQL Server
2005.
Programming SQL Server 2005 can help you:
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Build, deploy, and manage enterprise applications that are more
secure, scalable, and reliable
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Maximize IT productivity by reducing the complexity of building,
deploying, and managing database applications
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Share data across multiple platforms, applications, and devices to
make it easier to connect internal and external systems
Because the goal of Programming SQL Server 2005 is to introduce all
facets of Programming SQL Server 2005, it's beneficial to programmers of
all levels. The book can be used as a primer by developers with little
experience with SQL Server, as a ramp up to the new programming models
for SQL Server 2005 for more experienced programmers, or as background
and primer to specific concepts.
Any IT professional who wants to learn about SQL Server 2005's
comprehensive feature set, interoperability with existing systems, and
automation of routine tasks will find the answers in this authoritative
guide.
