Beginning SQL Server 2008 for Developers: From Novice to Professional

Written for both novice and professional web developers, this tutorial on the SQL Server 2008 covers installation, features, terminology and management of all database solutions. Dewson has written several other guides on beginning and pro SQL server applications, and he includes both the GUI-based and text- based solutions to provide step-by-step instructions on how to complete each task. The author also explains T-SQL essentials, stored procedures and functions, triggers, advanced T-SQL and the reporting services offered by SQL Server 2008. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Robin Dewson has been hooked on programming ever since he bought his first computer, a Sinclair ZX80, in 1980. He has been working with SQL Server since version 6.5 and Visual Basic since version 5. Robin is a consultant mainly in the city of London, where he has been for nearly eight years. He also has been developing a rugby-related website as well as maintaining his own site at Fat-Belly.com.