Transact-SQL (IDG Professional Programming)

By William C. Amo

Take complete command of Microsoft SQL Server 7 with the latest version of Transact-SQL query language - from constructing powerful Transact-SQL queries to interacting with SQL tables and records through the DB-Library, the ODBC API, and the new COM-based ActiveX Data Objects (ADO). Learn to use Open Data Services (ODS) to write extended stored procedures. Loaded with sample queries, scripts, extended stored procedures, and triggers you can use right away, Transact-SQL demonstrates all the SQL tools and techniques you need to build SQL, Server enterprise database applications.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764580485
• ISBN13: 9780764580482
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Wiley Publishing
• Length: 498 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Great intro to SQL Server

For an experienced developer new to SQL Server, this was a great book. Clearly written, good examples, good coverage (see how many others explain JOINS as clearly, or describe functions like COALESCE). Got me up and running quickly with a new SQL project. This alone saved many times the cost of the book. Would like to see it updated from version 7 to 2000.

Exellent Tutorial Material

I like the book. If I had to teach a class to experienced developers without Transact-SQL experience, this is the book I would recommend.

Good Intro to Intermediate Book

This book gave a decent overview of Transact SQL and its relation to SQL Server 7. It does give some useful hints on database admin inside of SQL Server. Don't look to this book as a nall encompassing reference to SQL Server although it is a good handbook to have around when programming Transact SQL.

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