Microsoft SQL Server 2008 For Dummies

If you’re a database administrator, you know Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is revolutionizing database development. Get up to speed on SQL Server 2008, impress your boss, and improve your company’s data management — read Microsoft SQL Server 2008 For Dummies!

SQL Server 2008 lets you build powerful databases and create database queries that give your organization the information it needs to excel. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 For Dummies helps you build the skills you need to set up, administer, and troubleshoot SQL Server 2008. You’ll be able to:
Develop and maintain a SQL Server system
Design databases with integrity and efficiency
Turn data into information with SQL Server Reporting Services
Organize query results, summarizing data with aggregate functions and formatting output
Import large quantities of data with SSIS
Keep your server running smoothly
Protect data from prying eyes
Develop and implement a disaster recovery plan
Improve performance with database snapshots
Automate SQL Server 2008 administration

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 For Dummies is a great first step toward becoming a SQL Server 2008 pro!

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The fun and easy way® to build powerful databases

See how to administer, troubleshoot, and report like a pro in SQL Server

Are you ready to unleash the power hidden within your organization's data to meet business objectives? This book will help you build the skills that SQL Server database administrators must have to succeed. You'll find out how to develop and maintain a SQL Server system, design databases, manipulate data, and much more.

Discover how to:

Build your first SQL Server databases

Insert, manipulate, and retrieve data

Keep your database server running smoothly

Protect data from prying eyes

Improve performance with database snapshots