A Microsoft SQL Server guru provides a comprehensive guide with updated, authoritative advice for installing, administering, and programming with version 7.0. The CD-ROM contains product evaluation documentation, sample code, and scripts, white papers, and a benchmarking kit.
Currently a Microsoft product unit manager, Ron Soukup is one of the original members of the SQL Server team at Microsoft. He is a 17-year veteran of computer and database systems design, including 10+ years leading Microsoft's SQL Server development group. Kalen Delaney has worked extensively with SQL Server since 1987 and brings more than 20 years' experience in technical support and education to this book. As a consultant to Microsoft, Kalen has developed advanced training materials on SQL Server, including curriculum supporting version .7.0. She is a columnist for SQL Server Magazine.