Get a developer-focused introduction to the new programmability features in the next version of Microsoft SQL Server-including integration with the Microsoft .NET Framework-and learn powerful new ways to manipulate your servers. Whether you're a developer currently working with T-SQL or Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET, or you're responsible for database administration, you'll see how to draw from your existing skills and knowledge to exploit new SQL Server technology. With introductory-level code samples written in both T-SQL and C#, you'll understand how to take advantage of the cross-platform interoperability, native support for XML and Web services, shared language base, and other programming innovations to build better solutions from business intelligence to enterprise data management.
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December 17, 2004: This book just gets your attention right away and you get to know things instantly