SQL Server 2005 is the next generation of the SQL Server database. It is the number one relational database for the Windows platform and represents a great leap forward for SQL server developers in terms of programming options, productivity, database management, and analysis. So if you have some basic knowledge of relational databases, and are looking to start a development career using SQL Server, then this book is the ideal first step.










This book also provides practical advice, answers typical questions that you'll encounter from managers and DBAs, and offers practical steps to overcome issues with which beginners traditionally struggle. At every stage, it establishes a range of tried-and-tested practices and techniques that mark you out as a competent developer from the very start.