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Batye reviews Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Pocket Consultant

Guest Author — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:05:03 +0000

Member Batye agreed to review Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Pocket Consultant. Disclosure: The publisher of the book provided a free copy for this review.

This small pocket book is a great resource for IT admins that need to have a quick guide at their fingertips to conquer SQL Server 2012. It’s easy to read and simple to use, whether as a day-to-day manual or a reference guide to Microsoft SQL Server 2012.

I found it had a good balance of both step-by-step implementation and as well as sections with more expanded detail. The thing I really like about this book though was the size. It easily fits in your hand and is a perfect traveling companion. This book was also helpful figuring out a few things I didn’t see in the other reference guides for SQL Server 2012.

The material is covered in a detailed manner that remains pretty easy to digest and absorb on the go. The author, William R. Stanek, is a Microsoft technical guru and is the best of the best in computer writing for a reason.

Overall, he wrote a good book.

Implementing Spatial Data in SQL Server 2008

BrentSheets — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:00:12 +0000

Overview: “Microsoft SQL Server 2008 introduces new geography and geometry spatial datatypes that enable the storage of structured data describing the shape and position of objects in space. This is an interesting and exciting new feature, with many potentially useful applications. Beginning Spatial with SQL Server 2008 covers everything you need to know to begin using these new spatial datatypes, and explains how to apply them in practical situations involving the spatial relationships of people, places, and things on the earth.”

This free chapter has been selected from Beginning Spatial with SQL Server 2008 by Apress. Enjoy the chapter and be sure to check out the related SQL Server resources listed below. Voice your feedback on this chapter or let us know of other books you’d like to see featured on the IT Bookworm Blog by leaving a comment. Thanks.

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Alastair Aitchison
Beginning Spatial with SQL Server 2008
Apress
January 21, 2009
1430218290
978-1430218296

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Chapter 2: Implementing Spatial Data in SQL Server 2008 (Part 1)
Chapter 2: Implementing Spatial Data in SQL Server 2008 (Part 2)

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Tuning database applications for performance

BrentSheets — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:00:18 +0000

Overview: “Performance and scalability are more critical than ever in today’s enterprise database applications, and traditional database tuning isn’t nearly enough to solve the performance problems you are likely to see in those applications. Nowadays, 75-95% of the time it takes to process a data request is typically spent in the database middleware. Today’s worst performance and scalability problems are generally caused by issues with networking, database drivers, the broader software/hardware environment, and inefficient coding of data requests. In The Data Access Handbook, two of the world’s leading experts on database access systematically address these issues, showing how to achieve remarkable improvements in performance of real-world database applications.

Drawing on their unsurpassed experience with every leading database system and database connectivity API, John Goodson and Rob Steward reveal the powerful ways middleware affects application performance and guide developers with designing and writing API code that will deliver superior performance in each leading environment. In addition to covering essential concepts and techniques that apply across database systems and APIs, they present many API examples for ODBC, JDBC, and ADO dot NET as well as database system examples for DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and Sybase.”

This free chapter has been selected from The Data Access Handbook: Achieving optimal database application performance and scalability by Prentice Hall. Enjoy the chapter and be sure to check out the related database and development resources listed below. Voice your feedback on this chapter or let us know of other books you’d like to see featured on the IT Bookworm Blog by leaving a comment. Thanks.

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John Goodson and Robert A. Steward
The Data Access Handbook
Achieving Optimal Database Application Performance and Scalability
Prentice Hall
March 26, 2009
0137143931
978-0137143931

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Chapter 4: Tuning for performance

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Hardening a SQL Server implementation

BrentSheets — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:00:03 +0000

Overview: “If you need to deploy, manage, or secure Microsoft SQL Server 2008, this is the complete, fast-paced, task-based reference you’ve been searching for. Authored by a world-class expert on SQL Server in the enterprise, this book goes far beyond the basics, taking on the complex tasks that DBAs need to make the most of Microsoft’s flagship database platform. SQL Server MVP, Ross Mistry presents proven techniques for SQL Server 2008 installation, upgrades, backup/restore, data transfer, indexing, high availability, security, and much more. He draws on extensive testing in high-profile production environments to offer step-by-step solutions and powerful tips you won’t find anywhere else.”

This free chapter has been selected from Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Management and Administration by Sams Publishing. Enjoy the chapter and be sure to check out the related SQL Server resources listed below. Voice your feedback on this chapter or let us know of other books you’d like to see featured on the IT Bookworm Blog by leaving a comment. Thanks.

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Ross Mistry and Hilary Cotter
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Management and Administration
Sams Publishing
January 2, 2009
067233044X
978-0672330445

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Chapter 8: Hardening a SQL Server implementation

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How to retrieve data with the SQL SELECT statement

BrentSheets — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:00:04 +0000

Overview: This book is designed to teach application developers all of the skills they need to use SQL to work with a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database. But it’s also a great first book for developers who are on the path to becoming a DBA. Unlike most SQL Server 2008 books, this one starts by showing you how to use SQL queries to extract and update the data in a database, because that’s what every application developer needs to know first.”

This free chapter has been selected from Murach’s SQL Server 2008 for Developers by Mike Murach & Associates. Post a comment below letting us know what think about the chapter or any books you’d like to see featured here. Enjoy.

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Joel Murach and Bryan Syverson
Murach’s SQL Server 2008 for Developers
Mike Murach & Associates
November 24, 2008
1890774510
978-1890774516

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Chapter Three: How to retrieve data with the SQL SELECT statement

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How to use Oracle SQL Developer and other tools

BrentSheets — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:02:18 +0000

Overview: PL/SQL is Oracle’s procedure language that allows you to code loops, if-else structures, and error-handling structures to build more complex scripts. That, in turn, allows you to manage transactions that maintain data integrity in a database. And it allows you to create stored procedures, functions, and triggers – named blocks of PL/SQL code that are stored in the database for ready access.

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Joel Murach
Murach’s Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
Mike Murach & Associates
August 31, 2008
978-1-890774-50-9

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