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HIGHLIGHT
A unique book, suggested by Bill Gates, in which the world's leading SQL Server
experts show and teach their favorite SQL Server techniques.
DESCRIPTION
SQL Server is a billion-dollar product that runs a significant chunk of the
world's business. It's also extremely complex and feature-rich. SQL Server
database administrators can spend years just learning to perform their most
common tasks.
SQL Server MVP Deep Dives is a unique collection of more than thirty short
chapters that explore a variety of high-interest SQL Server topics in depth. Each
author follows his or her passion, whether architecture, business intelligence, or
troubleshooting tips. The result is a book like no other that presents the collective
wisdom of more than thirty of today's leading SQL Server experts. And this
high-powered group is writing because of another passion they share-all author
royalties will be donated to help child victims of war, worldwide.
KEY POINTS
. Presents the unique insights of SQL Server gurus
. Broad coverage of techniques and features
. More than thirty chapters covering every aspect of SQL Server
administration
. Contributions from Microsoft's technical elite, and will have
Microsoft's support
About the author
Paul Nielsen is a SQL Server MVP.
Summary
This is not an ordinary SQL Server Book. SQL Server MVP Deep Dives brings together the world's most highly-regarded SQL Server experts to create a masterful collection of tips, techniques, and experience-driven best practices for SQL Server development and administration. These SQL Server MVPs-53 in all-each selected a topic of great interest to them, and in this unique book, they share their knowledge and passion with you.
SQL Server MVP Deep Dives is organized into five parts: Design and Architecture, Development, Administration, Performance Tuning and Optimization, and Business Intelligence. Within each part, you'll find a collection of brilliantly concise and focused chapters that take on key topics like mobile data strategies, Dynamic Management Views, or query performance. The range of subjects covered is comprehensive, from database design tips to data profiling strategies for BI.
Additionally, the authors of this book have generously donated 100% of their royalties to support War Child International. War Child International is a network of independent organizations, working across the world to help children affected by war. War Child was founded upon a fundamental goal: to advance the cause of peace through investing hope in the lives of children caught up in the horrors of war. War Child works in many different conflict areas around the world, helping hundreds of thousands of children every year. Visit www.warchild.org for more information.
Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.
