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: Leverage the latest T-SQL programming
enhancements, using table-valued parameters, MERGE,
GROUPING SETS, and new date/time and time-zone
capabilities 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 Automate common administration and
maintenance tasks Work with the new data types, LINQ,
the ADO.NET Entity Framework, WPF, and Silverlight Data
binding Write transactional code and implement local
and distributed transactions Use business intelligence
tools, such as SQL Server Reporting Services and SQL
Server Analysis Services. Many of the book's examples,
exercises, and code samples are available for download
from the companion Web site.
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