Introducing SQL Server is a fast and easy introduction to SQL Server and the world of
relational databases. You'll learn how databases work and how to use the T-SQL language by
practicing on one of the most widely-used and powerful database engines in the corporate world:
Microsoft SQL Server. Do you quake at the sight of a SELECT statement? Start to shiver when
people start talking about tables and rows? 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. You'll learn the core
concepts of SQL Server from installing the software to executing and profiling queries.
Introducing SQL Server is aimed at SQL Server newcomers as well as at those wanting to improve
their database skills. You'll put a comprehensive database together as you work through the
book. You will create tablesand learn to use constraints create reusable functions and stored
procedures and even learn how indexes work and what they bring in terms of increased
performance. Introducing SQL Server shows you that databases don't need to be difficult. -
Teaches you how to build a SQL Server database from scratch - Takes a tutorial-based approach
with each chapter building on the last - Covers what you need to know for common SQL Server
development tasks
