The expert tuition and approach to rapid learning in Accelerated SQL Server 2008, one of the first SQL Server 2008 books available, will enable SQL Server and other database professionals to make the leap to the 2008 release of Microsoft's flagship database management system quickly. Take full advantage of the features of SQL Server 2008, know what tools are available, and quickly realize the power and ease of use that SQL Server 2008 has to offer.Lightningfast introduction to SQL Server 2008 Written by top experts in the field Provides a solid grounding in key features and technologies What you'll learn Manage SQL Server installations through the brandnew Declarative Management FrameworkProtect yourself from downtime with highavailability features such as failover clusteringSpeed your applications by taking advantage of new performanceenhancement features in SQL Server 2008Find what you need using fulltext searchStore, retrieve, and manage XML in the databaseDerive competitive advantage from business intelligence tools such as Analysis Services and Reporting Services Who this book is for

Database professionals who need to make the leap to SQL Server 2008, and who need to make that leapquickly. This audience primarily includes users of previous releases of SQL Server such as SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005. The audience also includes database professionals with experience on competing platforms who are moving laterally to SQL Server.

Are you ready for the future of data access in .NET? At the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference (PDC) 2005, Microsoft previewed a new technology, Language-Integrated Query (LINQ). It captured a lot of attention because it addressed the fundamental issue of merging object-oriented applications with relational data. The LINQ Project team demonstrated how to use LINQ to query a variety of data sources, such as a SQL Server database, an XML file, and an array, and how to manage the data using an object-oriented approach. Fabio Ferracchiati has written a comprehensive guide to the three main parts of the LINQ May 2006 CTP: managing in-memory data (LINQ to Objects), accessing relational databases (LINQ to ADO .NET), and manipulating XML documents (LINQ to XML). Each chapter offers many practical examples that you can try yourself with the downloadable source code. Youll quickly learn everything you want and need to know about LINQ by actually using LINQ. The future of .NET data access is already hereand its a very bright one Table of Contents * LINQ to Objects * LINQ to ADO.NET * LINQ to XML.

C# programmers of every level need to learn about LINQ (Language-Integrated Query), Microsofts breakthrough technology for simplifying and unifying data access from any data source. With LINQ you can write more elegant and flexible code, not just to access databases and files, but also to manipulate data structures and XML.

"LINQ for Visual C# 2005" is a short yet comprehensive guide to the major features of LINQ. It thoroughly covers LINQ to Objects, LINQ to SQL, LINQ to DataSet, and LINQ to XML. It also details significant enhancements to the next versions of C#, .NET, and ADO.NET. The book also includes plenty of working examples to demonstrate LINQ in action. There is no better source than this book for getting a head start on the future of these technologies. Table of Contents LINQ to Objects LINQ to ADO.NET LINQ to XML

Three powerful technologies are combined in a single book: Remoting, Reflection, and Threading. When these technologies come together, readers are faced with a powerful range of tools that allows them to run code faster, more securely, and more flexibly, so they'll be able to code applications across the spectrum--from a single machine to an entire network.

'ASP.NET 1.1 Solutions Toolkit' is a collection of reusable ASP.NET components, all of which serve two purposes. First, the components may be used as they are (or with minor modifications) to add exciting features to your own ASP.NET web sites. Second, each component's design and implementation is discussed.

Offering a comprehensive explanation for using ADO.NET, this title provides numerous practical code examples and extensive technical information. Specific topics include ADO.NET data architecture; data readers, adapters, and DataSets; safer development with XML Schemas; data relationships; ADO.NETUs built-in support, and performance optimization.

Windows Phone 7.5 (code-named Mango) marks a significant upgrade to Microsoft's smartphone products. Packed with sophisticated new features and functionality, the device is a .NET developer's dream, easily programmable using Silverlight, XNA and C#. Windows Phone Recipes utilizes a proven problem-solution approach, providing a concise guide to all the phone's features in recipe book format. First, the problem you're facing is identified. Then, a clear explanation of the solution is given, supported by a fully-worked code sample that demonstrates the feature in action. All aspects of development, configuration, testing, and distribution are covered. You'll find recipes that unlock advanced user interface features, deal with data storage, integrate with cloud services, add media and location services, and much more. It's everything you'll need to put a professional polish on your Windows Phone 7.5 applications What you'll learn * Understand how to design, develop, test and distribute your Windows Phone 7.5 applications * Create compelling user interfaces using all the phone's features, including the camera, GPS and accelerometer * Learn how to debug your applications and package them for distribution and sale though the Windows Phone Marketplace and beyond * Extend your application into the cloud using push notifications and web-based services to take advantage of off-device processing and storage Who this book is for This book is for existing .NET and Windows Mobile developers. Its concise recipe format will also appeal to new Windows Phone developers and those looking for an insightful reference to support their day-to-day coding efforts. Table of Contents * Introduction to Developing Windows Phone Applications * Windows Phone Must Knows * Windows Phone Execution Model * The User Interface * The User Interface With Expression Blend * Gestures * Sensors * Media Management * Isolated Storage * In the Cloud * Testing Windows Phone Applications * Deploying your Application

Developers are racing to discover how to develop for Windows Phone 7and there is no quicker resource to help you get up to speed thanWindows Phone 7 Recipes. This book covers all aspects of development, configuration, testing, and distribution, with detailed code samples and rapid walkthroughs to support you every step of the way. What you'll learn How to design, develop, test and distribute your Windows Phone applications.To create compellinguser interfacesusing Silverlight and Expression Blend Understand how to work with device data using isolated storage, LINQ, and XML serialization How your application can be extended into the cloud using push notifications and web-based services.To distribute your application for sale using the Windows Phone Marketplace Who this book is for

Existing .NET and Windows Mobile developers will discover that this is just the book for them. Developers moving to Windows Phone 7 programming from other areas, such as iOS development, will also find its quick-reference format especially valuable Put a professional polish onyour Windows Phone 7 development with Windows Phone 7 Recipes Table of Contents Introduction to Developing Windows Phone 7 Applications Windows Phone 7 Execution Model The User Interface The User Interface With Expression Blend Gestures Sensors Media Management Isolated Storage In the Cloud Testing Windows Phone 7 Applications

Every C# programmer needs to learn about LINQ (Language-lIntegrated Query), Microsoft's breakthrough technology for simplifying and unifying data access from any data source. With LINQ you can write more elegant and flexible code not just to access databases and files but to manipulate data structures and XML.

This book is a short yet comprehensive guide to the major features of LINQ and the significant enhancements introduced with .NET 3.5. There is no better source for getting a head-start on the future of these technologies than this book. A clear and comprehensive yet concise introduction to using LINQ in C# Covers LINQ to Objects, LINQ to SQL, LINQ to DataSet, and LINQ to XML Rich in working examples of LINQ in action Ideal for C# programmers at any level