Customer Review: Read this book if you are new to Microsoft SQL Server. This book is well written and gets right to the main points of T-SQL. I especially liked the later chapters on Views, Stored Procedures, XML, and programming with T-SQL. This is one of my top 10 computer books and I always keep this book close... more info
Customer Review: I "subscribe" to this author and publisher for texts on this topic. I like the writing style and layout of the book. There enough explanation to be thorough, and enough practical examples to be useful outside of pure theoretical discussion. Plus, there are plenty of references in the appendix, so... more info
Customer Review: I must admit I had some preconceptions when I picked up this book. I thought it might be a little weak on substance. I also thought it was trying to do too much, with such a broad topic. It turns out I was pleasantly surprised. For starters I read the preface. The authors work in technical... more info
Customer Review: I am new to BO, so sometimes I am lost in the hoge numbe of possibitities, with this book I get on the road again. It helped me a lot in designing universes and reports. It is easy to find the right solution.
Customer Review: this book is a very completed and updated quick look to database world and optimal reference book for sql/mySQL primer.
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Customer Review: This book is a great resource for the new or experienced DBA. With so many configuration options and infrequently used features it is nice to have one source for all of this information. Also, the CD which accompanies the book makes carrying the book and searching it much faster.
Customer Review: This is one of the best database books I own. The author does a good job of explaining the basics and he guides you through the entire design process. Some chapters may be wordy for some people, but the author is trying to target everyone from novice to advanced user so this isn't surprising. I... more info
Customer Review: If you're new to SSIS, this book is great. It covers the fundamentals in an easy, step-by-step way. It is true that there are quite a few errors in the book. Before diving in you should visit the errata list on the website, but that should be the habit whenever working through a technical... more info
Customer Review: Most of the titles in the Visual Quickstart Guide series that I've acquired have been very useful and "SQL" by Chris Fehily is no exception. I use SQL relatively rarely and this book is an excellent reference and refresher when I need a fast immersion in SQL. The Visual Quickstart Guides teach... more info
