Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Deploy and manage SQL Server 2005 with ease Learn to use all the powerful features available in SQL Server 2005 from this straightforward, hands-on guide. Set up SQL Server 2005, automate system administration tasks, execute simple and complex database queries, and use the robust analysis, business intelligence, and reporting tools. Troubleshooting, data partitioning, replication, and query optimization are also covered. With SQL Server 2005: A Beginner's Guide, you'll be able to set up a secure, reliable, and productive data management platform in no time. Essential Skills for Database Professionals Install and customize SQL Server 2005 Create, alter, and remove database objects with Transact-SQL statements Use SQL Server as a native XML database system Tune your database system for optimal performance Use the new SQL Server Management Studio tool for executing and analyzing ad hoc queries Retrieve data from more than one source using join operations and SELECT statements Secure your database using two different authentication modes--Windows and mixed Restore databases using transaction logs and backup and recovery methods Streamline system administration tasks using the SQL Server Agent service tool Analyze and manage information stored in a data warehouse with Microsoft Analysis Services

Transform disparate enterprise data into actionable business intelligence

Put timely, mission-critical information in the hands of employees across your organization using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and the comprehensive information in this unique resource. "Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2005" shows you, step-by-step, how to author, customize, and distribute information that will give your company the competitive edge. It's all right here -- from data mining, warehousing, and scripting techniques to MDX queries, KPI analysis, and the all-new Unified Dimensional Model. Real-world examples, start-to-finish exercises, and downloadable code throughout illustrate all of the integration, analysis, and reporting capabilities of SQL Server 2005.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR DATABASE PROFESSIONALSUnderstand the goals and benefits of business intelligence Manage Analysis Services databases using BI Development Studio Improve performance and decrease latency using proactive caching Create interactive reports using SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services Enable ad hoc reporting using Report Models and Report Builder Integrate with applications using ADOMD.NET and the Report Viewer Control Design and create relational data marts and OLAP cubes Perform powerful data analysis using MDX queries and scripts Perform complex operations with Integration Services Uncover behavior patterns and proclivities using data mining