Microsoft SQL Server 2005 : Database Essentials Step by Step

Get the guidance you need to start designing databases-one step at a time.

With this practical tutorial, you'll teach yourself the core skills for building and managing databases with the next generation of SQL Server.

Discover how to: Install and configure SQL Server 2005 Design database components with SQL Server Management Studio Apply a three-step modeling approach to design databases that meet business requirements Create, modify, and manage views Write user-defined functions and stored procedures using T-SQL Add, delete, and update information in your databases Work with data from custom applications and legacy systems Troubleshoot error messages and handle exceptions CD features: All practice exercises Code samples For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.