Programming Microsoft SQL Server 2012
<p> <b>Your essential guide to key programming features in Microsoft SQL Server 2012</b> <p>Take your database programming skills to a new level—and build customized applications using the developer tools introduced with SQL Server 2012. This hands-on reference shows you how to design, test, and deploy SQL Server databases through tutorials, practical examples, and code samples. If you’re an experienced SQL Server developer, this book is a must-read for learning how to design and build effective SQL Server 2012 applications. <p>Discover how to: <ul> <li>Build and deploy databases using the SQL Server Data Tools IDE <li>Query and manipulate complex data with powerful Transact-SQL enhancements <li>Integrate non-relational features, including native file streaming and geospatial data types <li>Consume data with Microsoft ADO.NET, LINQ, and Entity Framework <li>Deliver data using Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) Data Services and WCF RIA Services <li>Move your database to the cloud with Windows Azure SQL Database <li>Develop Windows Phone cloud applications using SQL Data Sync <li>Use SQL Server BI components, including xVelocity in-memory technologies </ul>