CREATE ROBUST DATA MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE APPLICATIONS.

. Build powerful, enterprise-wide database programs using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and the comprehensive information contained in this definitive volume. "Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer's Guide" explains how to develop server-side and client-side database applications and analyze business intelligence data. All of the brand-new features are covered in-depth -- including .NET CLR Integration, Reporting Services, Integration Services, Notification Services, and Service Broker. Real-world examples and practical tips detail how to use SQL Server 2005 as a cross-tier database platform with Visual Studio 2005, create custom management scripts with SQLCMD, and improve performance with SQL Profiler..

. ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR DATABASE PROFESSIONALS. Use SQL Server Management Studio and Business Intelligence Development Studio. Write stored procedures and use T-SQL Data Definition Language (DDL) and Data Manipulation Language (DML). Create custom database objects with .NET CLR. Build enterprise database applications using ADO, ADO.NET, and ADOMD.NET. Develop and deploy SQL Server Integration Services packages. Design enterprise reports using Reporting Services and Report Builder. Integrate cross-platform data using XML and Web services. Extend SQL Server manageability using SQL Management Objects (SMO)