Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Programming (eBook)

Experiencing his first infection with computing fever in 1978, Rob Vieira knew right away that this was something "really cool." In 1980 he began immersing himself into the computing world more fully -- splitting time between building and repairing computer kits, and programming in BASIC as well as Z80 and 6502 assembly. In 1983, he began studies for a degree in Computer Information Systems, but found the professional mainframe environment too rigid for his tastes and dropped out in 1985 to pursue other interests. Later that year, he caught the "PC bug" and began the long road of programming in database languages from dBase to SQL Server. Rob completed a degree in business administration in 1990 and since has typically worked in roles that allow him to combine his unique knowledge of business and computing. Beyond his bachelor's degree, he has been certified as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA); Microsoft Certified as a Solutions Developer (MCSD), Trainer (MCT), and Database Administrator (MCDBA); and even had a brief stint certified as an EmergencyMedical Technician (EMT). Rob is currently the Database Team Lead for Stockamp, a Huron Consulting Group practice. He has published six books on SQL Server development.

Introduction.

Chapter 1: Being Objective: Re-Examining Objects in SQL
Server.

Chapter 2: Tool Time.

Chapter 3: Asking a Better Question: Advanced Queries.

Chapter 4: XML Integration.

Chapter 5: Daring to Design.

Chapter 6: Core Storage and Index Structure.

Chapter 7: More Advanced Index Structures.

Chapter 8: Views.

Chapter 9: Scripts and Batches.

Chapter 10: Advanced Programmability.

Chapter 11: Transactions and Locks.

Chapter 12: Triggers.

Chapter 13: SQL Cursors.

Chapter 14: Reporting Services.

Chapter 15: Buying in Bulk: The Bulk Copy Program (BCP) and
Other BasicBulkOperations.

Chapter 16: Getting Integrated.

Chapter 17: Replication.

Chapter 18: Looking at Things in Full: Full-Text Search.

Chapter 19: Feeling Security.

Chapter 20: A Grand Performance: Designing a Database That
Performs Well.

Chapter 21: What Comes After: Forensic Performance Tuning.

Chapter 22: Administration.

Chapter 23: SMO: SQLManagement Objects.

Chapter 24: Data Warehousing.

Chapter 25: BeingWell Connected.

Appendix A: System Functions.

Appendix B: Going Meta: Getting Data About Your Data.

Appendix C: The Basics.

Index.