Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Bible The comprehensive, tutorial resource

Harness the powerful new SQL Server 2012

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is the most significant update to this product since 2005, and it may change how database administrators and developers perform many aspects of their jobs. If you're a database administrator or developer, Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Bible teaches you everything you need to take full advantage of this major release. This detailed guide not only covers all the new features of SQL Server 2012, it also shows you step by step how to develop top-notch SQL Server databases and new data connections and keep your databases performing at peak.

The book is crammed with specific examples, sample code, and a host of tips, workarounds, and best practices. In addition, downloadable code is available from the book's companion web site, which you can use to jumpstart your own projects.
* Serves as an authoritative guide to Microsoft's SQL Server 2012 for database administrators and developers
* Covers all the software's new features and capabilities, including SQL Azure for cloud computing, enhancements to client connectivity, and new functionality that ensures high-availability of mission-critical applications
* Explains major new changes to the SQL Server Business Intelligence tools, such as Integration, Reporting, and Analysis Services
* Demonstrates tasks both graphically and in SQL code to enhance your learning
* Provides source code from the companion web site, which you can use as a basis for your own projects
* Explores tips, smart workarounds, and best practices to help you on the job

Get thoroughly up to speed on SQL Server 2012 with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Bible.

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Bible teaches beginning-level database administrators and developers everything they need to harness the power of SQL Server, Microsoft's high-performance database and data analysis package.  The authors don't just teach them how to use the new features of the 2012 release; they demonstrate best practices, tips, tricks, and workarounds.   This comprehensive tutorial and reference includes dozens of specific examples and sample code. Nearly every task is demonstrated in both a graphical method and a SQL code method for the reader's ease in understanding. This book guides you through developing SQL Server databases, developing data connections, administering SQL Server and keeping your databases performing at their peak.  The book of course covers all of the new features of the 2012 release.  Updates include:  SQL Azure for cloud computing. New features that ensure high-availability of mission-critical applications Client connectivity enhancements Security and compliance Data replication Data warehouse performance improvements Major changes to the suite of SQL Server BI tools, including Integration, Reporting and Analysis Services Tighter integration with Excel and SharePoint for data analysis and reporting Overall, this 2012 edition will be more than 40% new and revised.  The book's companion website will provide all of the source code found in the book, to help both admins and developers quickly implement what they've learned. 

Harness the powerful new SQL Server 2012 Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is the most significant update to this product since 2005, and it may change how database administrators and developers perform many aspects of their jobs. If you're a database administrator or developer, Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Bible teaches you everything you need to take full advantage of this major release. This detailed guide not only covers all the new features of SQL Server 2012, it also shows you step by step how to develop top-notch SQL Server databases and new data connections and keep your databases performing at peak. The book is crammed with specific examples, sample code, and a host of tips, workarounds, and best practices. In addition, downloadable code is available from the book's companion web site, which you can use to jumpstart your own projects. Serves as an authoritative guide to Microsoft's SQL Server 2012 for database administrators and developers Covers all the software's new features and capabilities, including SQL Azure for cloud computing, enhancements to client connectivity, and new functionality that ensures high-availability of mission-critical applications Explains major new changes to the SQL Server Business Intelligence tools, such as Integration, Reporting, and Analysis Services Demonstrates tasks both graphically and in SQL code to enhance your learning Provides source code from the companion web site, which you can use as a basis for your own projects Explores tips, smart workarounds, and best practices to help you on the job Get thoroughly up to speed on SQL Server 2012 with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Bible.