About the Book

The essential guide to mastering the fundamental programming tools and techniques for SQL Server 2008

Get the hands-on programming instruction, practical examples, and best practices you need to master the core programmability features in SQL Server 2008. Led by three experts in database design and business intelligence solutions, you’ll learn the essential tools and techniques for developing robust applications.

Discover how to:
• Program views, stored applications, triggers, and functions using T-SQL
• Work with the new data types, LINQ, and the ADO.NET Entity Framework
• Automate common administration and maintenance tasks
• Debug databases, reports, and objects using Microsoft Visual Studio® 2008
• Write transactional code and implement local and distributed transactions
• Use business intelligence tools, such as SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, and SQL Server Integration Services

Many of the book’s examples, exercises, and code samples are available for download from the companion Web site.

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