This edition has been lightly updated for SQL Server 2014 and provides ready-to-implement solutions to common programming and database administration tasks.

Design patterns in the book help to solve common problems encountered when developing data integration solutions.

This new edition is updated to cover the essential features of T-SQL found in SQL Server 2014, 2012, and 2008. Beginning T-SQL begins with an introduction to databases, normalization, and to SQL Server Management Studio.

Beginning SQL Server 2012 Administration provides the essential skills and knowledge needed to begin a successful career as an SQL Server database administrator.

* Comprehensive coverage, including all SQL Server 2000 features, from an established SQL Server expert and author * Broad appeal, with practical ‘How to’ answers to common SQL Server questions for both novice and advanced DBAs and ...

The book will appeal to readers who are smart, who learn fast, and who do not want to wade through a large amount of introductory material. The goal is to impart the essentials of using SQL Server 2008 as quickly as possible.

You also need to understand how to tune the queries. Expert T-SQL Window Functions in SQL Server explains clearly how to get the best performance. The book also covers the rare cases when older techniques are the best bet.

Exercises are included in each chapter because the only way to learn T-SQL is to write some code. This book will do more than just give the syntax and examples.

This edition is updated to cover the new, in-memory features that are part of SQL Server 2014. Discussing new and existing features, the book takes you on an expert guided tour of Transact–SQL functionality.

Fear not, Introducing SQL Server is here to rescue you. The book focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to begin your journey toward becoming a solid and competent SQL Server professional and database programmer.