Programming Microsoft SQL Server 2008 by Leonard Lobel, Stephen Forte, Andrew J. Brust

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Synopsis

Get the hands-on programming instruction, practical examples, and best practices you need to master the core programmability features in SQL Server 2008. Led by three experts in database design and business intelligence solutions, you'll learn the essential tools and techniques for developing robust applications.

Discover how to:

• Work with the new data types, LINQ, the ADO.NET Entity Framework, WPF, and Silverlight Data binding
• Automate common administration and maintenance tasks
• Debug databases, reports, and objects using Microsoft Visual Studio® 2008
• Write transactional code and implement local and distributed transactions
• Use business intelligence tools, such as SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, and SQL Server Integration Services
• Work with semistructured and unstructured data using XML, and the new "beyond relational" features, such as native file streaming, hierarchical tables, and spatial data types

Many of the book's examples, exercises, and code samples are available for download from the companion Web site.

Biography

Leonard Lobel is a senior consultant with twentysix New York, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. Programming since 1979, his experience spans a variety of business domains, including the publishing and retail industries, and roles from senior developer to chief architect. A contributing editor to VISUAL STUDIO MAGAZINE, Leonard has also served as lead developer for six of Microsoft's Starter Kits and Sample Applications for SQL Server Express Edition.

Andrew J. Brust is Chief, New Technology, at twentysix New York, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner specializing in business intelligence and custom database applications built with Microsoft .NET, SQL Server, and other Microsoft technologies. Andrew has more than 20 years' experience programming and consulting in the financial, public, small business, and not-for-profit sectors.

Stephen Forte has several years' experience as a developer, entrepreneur, consultant, and executive. He speaks regularly at industry conferences such as Tech•Ed, CTTM, Advisor DevCon, and other worldwide conferences. Stephen is also the Microsoft Regional Director for the New York Metro region. He has written several books on database development and is technical editor and monthly columnist for ACCESS VB SQL ADVISOR MAGAZINE.