Beginning Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Programming

About this book

This comprehensive introduction to SQL Server begins with an overview of database design basics and the SQL query language along with an in-depth look at SQL Server itselfProgresses on to a clear explanation of how to implement fundamental concepts with the new 2008 version of SQL ServerDiscusses creating and changing tables, managing keys, writing scripts, working with stored procedures, programming with XML, using SQL Server Reporting and Integration Services, and moreFeatures updated and new material, including new examples using Microsoft's AdventureWorks sample database