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• After a quick primer on database design basics and the SQL query language (for those programmers who may be building their first database application), this book provides an overview of SQL Server itself, which has been dramatically redesigned with the 2005 release
• Once readers have grasped the fundamentals of database design and SQL concepts, they will then learn how to implement those concepts with Microsoft SQL Server 2005
• Addresses creating and changing tables, managing keys, database normalization, writing scripts, working with stored procedures, programming with XML, and using SQL Server reporting and data transformation services
• The companion Web site provides all of the code found in the book

Average Customer Rating:

It's OK	Customer Rating:
I found this book too slow and not covering enough information. Then again, I realize the spped of relaying the information via a book is a bit of a personal thing. I also would have loved to have a lot more examples. I prefer a much more hands on method.

Beginning SQL Server 2005 Programming (Programmer to Programmer)	Customer Rating:
This SQL Server book is very detail oriented. He explains clearly and straight to the point. The exercises are short on each subject. This book is meant for a beginner at SQL but some experience in programming. Great job! I will be purchasing from Amazon in the near future.

Frustration For Beginners	Customer Rating:
this book is very disappointing, It assumes the reader has knowledge of installing SQL and migrating required Data base to be used in the book. If you Can not get the required DATA Base in SQL then GOOD LUCK. If you are looking to learn on your own Look Else Where. Yes, I do have Some Programing knowledge.

Good Book For Beginners.	Customer Rating:
An Excellent Beginners book. I bought it for my friend to start on SQL SERVER 2005. I will definitely recommend it to any beginner. 5 Stars.

Surely Disappointed.

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I just bought 2 copies this book based on the reviews and the cost. I planned on using it to teach someone about SQL Server, using SQL Server 2005 Express edition. Well, for teaching purposes, this book is very disappointing. It is however, comprehensive in terms on making knowledgeable many aspects of SQL Server. But if you plan on self-teaching yourself SQL Server, this book lacks. The book does explain all the objects in SQL Server, including as it seems all software books, his personality laced diatribe. But it doesn't explain how to use the objects well. Just trying to learn T-SQL, it doesn't demonstrate or give any examples how to use each command or keyword in length. And there's just a hint of exercises in the back of the chapter to help the learner practice some more. And the book also assumes you have somewhat developed on SQL Server. What?! It's a beginners book. Now I have to come up with full lesson plans, since this book doesn't even make a dent in doing so. In conclusion, the book explains a plethora of objects. But if you are wanting to self teach, it will be difficult to learn with this book. Just want a book that removes individual diatribes, gives many examples of each function, provides many exercises to further practice, with answers. This book doesn't fit the bill.