Microsoft SQL Server 2008: A Beginner's Guide

Microsoft SQL Server 2008: A Beginner's Guide

<p><strong>Get Started on Microsoft SQL Server 2008 in No Time</strong></p><p>Learn to use all of the powerful features available in SQL Server 2008 quickly and easily. <em>Microsoft SQL Server 2008: A Beginner's Guide</em> explains the fundamentals of each topic alongside examples and tutorials that walk you through real-world database tasks. Install SQL Server 2008, construct high-performance databases, use powerful Transact-SQL statements, create stored procedures and triggers, and execute simple and complex database queries. Performance tuning, Database Engine security, Business Intelligence, and XML are also covered.      </p><ul><li>Set up, configure, and maintain SQL Server 2008</li><li>Build and manage database objects using Transact-SQL statements </li><li>Create stored procedures and user-defined functions</li><li>Optimize database performance, availability, and reliability</li><li>Implement solid security using authentication, encryption, and authorization </li><li>Automate tasks using SQL Server Agent</li><li>Create reliable data backups and perform flawless system restores</li><li>Use all-new SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence, development, and administration tools</li><li>Learn in detail the SQL Server XML technology (SQLXML)</li></ul>