SQL Server 2012 T-SQL Recipes is an example-based guide to the Transact-SQL language that is at the core of SQL Server 2012. It provides ready-to-implement solutions to common programming and database administration tasks. Learn to create databases, insert and update data, generate reports, secure your data, and more. Tasks and their solutions are broken down into a problem/solution format that is quick and easy to read so that you can get the job done fast when the pressure is on. Solutions in this book are divided into chapters by problem domain. Each chapter is a collection of solutions around a single facet of the language such as writing queries, developing triggers, and applying aggregate functions. Each solution is presented code-first, giving you a working code example to copy from and implement immediately in your own environment. Following each example is an in-depth description of how and why the given solution works. Tradeoffs and alternative approaches are also discussed. * Focused on solutions: Look up what you need to do. Learn how to do it. Do it.* Current: Newly updated for SQL Server 2012 * Comprehensive: Covers all common T-SQL problem domains What you'll learn * Create databases, tables, and indexes * Query and manipulate data * Store and manage XML inside the database * Move business logic into the database * Resolve common performance problems. * Build reports that matter to your business. * Perform common backup and recovery tasks. Who this book is for SQL Server 2012 T-SQL Recipes is aimed at technically-oriented users of SQL Server desiring to extract the full power of the platform through it's powerful, built-in programming and scripting language. Target readers include developers who use Microsoft SQL Server 2012 as their back--end database, and the database administrators who create, manage, and secure those databases.

SQL Server 2005 is next generation of SQL Server database and represents a massive leap forward for SQL Server developers in terms of programming options, productivity, database management and analysis. This book will take a deep look at the full range of SQL Server enhancements that will give meaningful and relevant examples that show not just how these new features work, but also how to architect their applications in order to exploit the new features most effectively.

This book is all about getting developers working on their own SQL Server 2005 solutions as quickly and painlessly as possible. Some of the core topics covered in the book are: Enhancements to database programmability features and languages, such as ADO.NET, XML, .NET assemblies, and T-SQL; New Servers, services and tools such as Reporting Services, and the Service Broker and DTS; Enhancements to the BI capabilities such as Analysis Services and Notification services.

SQL Server 2000 is the leading relational database for the Windows platform. It's a full-featured, enterprise-class database server, but its ease of use and maintenance makes it suitable whether youre a junior, part-time, or advanceddatabase administratoror developer. SQL Server expert and author Joseph Sack covers all SQL Server 2000 features, so you'll be able to rely on this book when you're in the field and need quick, effective solutions.

Included are hundreds of practical recipes that describe and demonstrate the utility of a feature or functionwith the minimum necessary background theory. This quick and effective reference highlights the specifics of every SQL Server command or process. Further, this special signature edition contains a searchable PDF of the book, making it ideal to use as both a desktop reference, and a client-site field guide.

If you are looking for a succinct, easy to use, and up-to-date reference guide for SQL Server 2005 and T-SQL, I highly recommend "SQL Server 2005 T-SQL Recipes," -- David Hayden, .NET Developer

Each chapter is completely autonomous, so you can just look up the syntax you need at the time without having to rely on knowledge from previous chapters. Its really an excellent reference that deserves a place on your desk. -- Sean McCown, ITBookworm

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SQL Server T-SQL Recipes is an example-based guide to the Transact-SQL language that is at the core of SQL Server. This edition has been lightly updated for SQL Server 2014 and provides ready-to-implement solutions to common programming and database administration tasks. Learn to create databases, create in-memory tables and stored procedures, insert and update data, generate reports, secure your data, and more. Tasks and their solutions are broken down into a problem/solution format that is quick and easy to read so that you can get the job done fast when the pressure is on. Solutions in this book are divided into chapters by problem domain. Each chapter is a collection of solutions around a single facet of the language such as writing queries, managing indexes, error handling, and query performance. Each solution is presented code-first, giving you a working code example to copy from and implement immediately in your own environment. Following each example is an in-depth description of how and why the given solution works. Tradeoffs and alternative approaches are also discussed. Focused on solutions: Look up what you need to do. Learn how to do it. Do it. Current: Lightly updated for SQL Server 2014 Comprehensive: Covers all common T-SQL problem domains

SQL Server 2008 TransactSQL Recipes: A ProblemSolution Approach is an examplebased guide to the TransactSQL language that is at the core of SQL Server 2008. Learn to create databases, insert and update data, generate reports, secure your data, and more. Author -->Joseph Sack--> takes common TransactSQL tasks and breaks them down into a problem/solution format that is quick and easy to read so that you can get the job done fast when the pressure is on.Focused on solutions: Look up what you need to do. Learn how to do it. Do it. Current: Newly updated for SQL Server 2008Comprehensive: Covers 30 different TransactSQL problem domains-->What you'll learn-->Create databases, tables, and indexesQuery and manipulate dataStore and manage XML inside the databaseMove business logic into the databaseEncrypt data and capture changes for compliance purposesImplement fulltext searchInterface with Service Broker-->Who this book is for-->

Developers who use Microsoft SQL Server 2008 as their back-end database. Database administrators who create, manage, and secure those databases.

Pro SQL Server 2005, Second Edition is a revised and expanded version of this classic and bestselling book, which provides in-depth coverage of all the key new SQL Server features and enhancements. It focuses on what experienced SQL Server DBAs, developers, and Business Intelligence practitioners need to know to get up to speed with SQL Server 2005 as quickly as possible. Each new feature is carefully presented and precisely illustrated using examples to show you how to use it most effectively. The second edition expands on the original by adding chapters on encryption, full-text search, LINQ, and the ADO.NET 3.0 Entity Data Model, bringing it up to date for .NET 3.5, and making it even more attractive than ever to readers. You'll find incisive, expert guidance on all of the major new functionality of SQL Server 2005 under one cover, including essential topics for all SQL Server professionals, such as Transact-SQL enhancements SQL Server Management Studio CLR integration and programming stored procedures in C# SQL Server Reporting Services enhancements SQL Server Analysis Services enhancements The new XML datatype and XQuery support Security enhancements and Service Broker SQL Server Integration Services for data extraction, transformation, and loading Encryption Full-text search ADO.NET 3.0 Entity Data Model A team of expert authors provides practical, in-depth coverage of the core topics each specializes in--all supported by realistic examples, so you'll be able to design and implement your own SQL Server 2005 solutions quickly and painlessly. This book is a roadmap for exploring and exploiting SQL Server 2005. So fasten your seatbelts, start your computers, and race tomastery of SQL Server 2005 What you'll learn How to use enhanced T-SQL statements and features How to use SQL Server Management Studio to manage databases How to program stored procedures in C# with SQLCLR How to use Reporting Services and Analysis Services enhancements How to use the new XML datatype and XQuery support How to take advantage of enhanced security features How to use Service Broker How to use Integration Services to extract, transform, and load data How to encrypt and decrypt data How to do full-text searches How to simply access data with LINQ How to use the ADO.NET 3.0 Entity Data Model Who is this book for? Pro SQL Server 2005, Second Edition is for every experienced SQL Server 2000 user who wants to quickly learn about the many major new features of SQL Server 2005. It's also for experienced SQL Server 2005 users who need to quickly master new features and exploit them to solve problems in a more efficient and effective way. Each chapter is a self-contained, in-depth introduction to a new feature. The wealth of information contained makes the book an indispensable reference for every database user, programmer, and administrator. About the Apress Pro Series The Apress Pro series books are practical, professional tutorials to keep you on and moving up the professional ladder. You have gotten the job, now you need to hone your skills in these tough competitive times. The Apress Pro series expands your skills and expertise in exactly the areas you need. Master the content of a Pro book, and you will always be able to get the job done in a professional development project. Written by experts in their field, Pro series books from Apress give you the hard-wonsolutions to problems you will face in your professional programming career. Related Titles from Apress Pro T-SQL 2005 Programmer's Guide Pro SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services Foundations of SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Expert C# 2005 Business Objects. Second Edition Foundations of LINQ in C#