T-SQL in One Hour a Day, Sams Teach Yourself

Description

Master T-SQL database design, development, and administration the easy way-hands-on! In just one hour a day, you'll build all the skills you need to create effective database applications with T-SQL and SQL Server. With this complete tutorial, you'll quickly master the basics and then move on to more advanced features and concepts: * Learn the fundamentals of T-SQL from the ground up, one step at a time * Succeed with the newest versions of T-SQL, SQL Server, and SQL Server Management Studio * Use T-SQL effectively as both an application developer and DBA * Master powerful stored procedures, triggers, transactions, and user-defined functions (UDFs) * Systematically optimize and secure your SQL Server databases Learn on your own time, at your own pace * No previous T-SQL or database programming experience required * Learn how to design efficient, reliable SQL Server databases * Define efficient tables, table relationships, fields, and constraints * Make the most of T-SQL's SELECT and UPDATE statements * Work effectively with simple and complex views and joins * Master stored procedure techniques every developer should know * Build and use powerful User-Defined Functions (UDFs) * Secure databases with authentication, roles, permissions, and principals * Configure, maintain, and tune SQL Server for maximum reliability, performance, and value * Back up, restore, and audit databases * Optimize databases with the SQL Server Profiler, System Monitor, and Index Tuning Wizard * Leverage valuable insight and time saving techniques from a world renowned database expert Register your book at informit.com/register for access to source code, example files, updates, and corrections as they become available.