Beginning SQL Server 2008 Express for Developers: From Novice to Professional / Edition 1

by Robin Dewson

Overview

Beginning SQL Server 2008 Express for Developers: From Novice to Professional takes a developer, and even a database administrator, from knowing nothing about SQL Server 2008 Express Edition to being ready to design and build a fully functioning system that is secure, reliable, maintainable, and robust. The Express Edition of SQL Server is a free resource commonly used by students, developers of small systems, and those transferring skills from other databases. This book focuses on the features within the Express Edition and therefore will not confuse readers with coverage of features found only in the Development Edition. By the end of the book, readers will be ready to move on to Accelerated SQL Server 2008 as well as other books within the Apress SQL Server lineup such as Pro SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services.

• Covers using the free Express Edition of SQL Server
• Describes creating a database from scratch and builds on this
• Provides an understanding of SQL Server Express 2008, allowing you to build future solutions for you and your business

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781430210900
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	11/14/2008
Series:	Expert's Voice in SQL Server
Edition description:	1st ed.
Pages:	536
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Robin Dewson has been hooked on programming ever since he bought his first computer, a Sinclair ZX80, in 1980. He has been working with SQL Server since version 6.5 and Visual Basic since version 5. Robin is a consultant mainly in the city of London, where he has been for nearly eight years. He also has been developing a rugby-related website as well as maintaining his own site at Fat-Belly.com.

Table of Contents

1. SQL Server 2008 Express Overview and Installation

2. SQL Server Management Studio Express

3. Database Design and Creation

4. Security

5. Defining Tables

6. Creating Indexes and Database Diagramming

7. Database Backup, Recovery,

8. Database Maintenance

9. Working with the Data – Inserting data

10. Working with the Data – Selecting, updating and deleting

11 Building a View

12. Stored Procedures

13. T-SQL Essentials

14. Advanced T-SQL

15. Triggers

16. Reporting Services