The Guide to S. Q. L. Server

Microsoft's SQL Server unites client-server systems, relational databases and local area networks. This book, designed for application developers, technical managers, consultants and anyone who needs to know about relational database servers, tells how to use SQL Server to solve real-world business challenges. It teaches the fundamentals of relational databases, client-server technology and LANs, and details the architecture, features and operation of SQL Server. The book also discusses the specifics of server installation, data retrieval, security, data consistency and recovery, tuning and troubleshooting, and using Transact-SQL, SQL Server's programming language.