Microsoft Sql Server 2000 Programming By Example

Demonstrates the SQL Server 2000 programming fundamentals, including database structures and TransactSQL.

Included on two CD-ROMs are a 120 day evaluation copy of Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition, a searchable electronic copy of the book, sample scripts, white papers and articles and tools and utilities.

This book is an A-Z guide to building and using stored procedures in SQL Server applications. With this book, developers can custom design stored procedures to write high-performance SQL Server applications that effectively can be maintained and scaled. They also will learn to administer SQL Server environments using Microsoft's system stored procedures. 20 line illustrations.

Beginning Transact-SQL with SQL Server 2000 and 2005 Transact-SQL is a powerful implementation of the ANSI standard SQL database query language. In order to build effective database applications, you must gain a thorough understanding of these features. This book provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the T-SQL language and shows you how it can be used to work with both the SQL Server 2000 and 2005 releases. Beginning with an overview of the SQL Server query operations and tools that are used with T-SQL, the author goes on to explain how to design and build applications of increasing complexity. By gaining an understanding of the power of the T-SQL language, you'll be prepared to meet the ever-increasing demands of programming. What you will learn from this book How T-SQL provides you with the means to create tools for managing hundreds of databases Various programming techniques that use views and stored procedures Ways to optimize query performance How to create databases that will be an essential foundation to applications you develop later Who this book is for This book is for database developers and administrators who have not yet programmed with Transact-SQL. Some familiarity with relational databases and basic SQL is helpful, and some programming experience is helpful. Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.

This book addresses the new features of SQL Server 2000. With a general understanding of programming principles, (e.g. familiarity with VB, C++, VB Script) "Professional SQL Server 2000 Programming" provides a comprehensive overview of the new areas of SQL Server, for programmers. There is an in-depth discussion of T-SQL, the query language of Microsoft SQL Server.

Learn how to turn data into solutions with SQL Server 2000, Visual Basic .NET, and XML. Get a fundamental grasp of SQL Server 2000 data access, data manipulation, and data definition T-SQL programming techniques, Visual Basic .NET language enhancements, Microsoft Visual Studio .NET integrated development environment advances, and the state-of-the-art technologies of the .NET framework. If you're looking for expert insights on how to build powerful, secure solutions with SQL Server 2000 and Visual Basic .NET, this is the book for you.

This reference empowers beginning to advanced SQL Server DBAs and developers with clear tips and great techniques to more effectively design databases, maintain their peak efficiency, and simplify long-term administration. Covers basic to advanced topics important throughout the enterprise. 10 illustrations.