SQL Server MVP Deep Dives

Nielsen, Paul, Delaney, Kalen, Machanic, Adam, Tripp, Kimberly, Randal, Paul, Low, Greg

ISBN 10: 1935182048 / ISBN 13: 9781935182047

Published by Manning, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: SQL Server MVP Deep Dives
• Publisher: Manning
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1935182048
• ISBN 13: 9781935182047
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very good

About this title

Synopsis

HIGHLIGHT

A unique book, suggested by Bill Gates, in which the world’s leading SQL Server

experts show and teach their favorite SQL Server techniques.

DESCRIPTION

SQL Server is a billion-dollar product that runs a significant chunk of the

world’s business. It’s also extremely complex and feature-rich. SQL Server

database administrators can spend years just learning to perform their most

common tasks.

SQL Server MVP Deep Dives is a unique collection of more than thirty short

chapters that explore a variety of high-interest SQL Server topics in depth. Each

author follows his or her passion, whether architecture, business intelligence, or

troubleshooting tips. The result is a book like no other that presents the collective

wisdom of more than thirty of today’s leading SQL Server experts. And this

high-powered group is writing because of another passion they share―all author

royalties will be donated to help child victims of war, worldwide.

KEY POINTS

• Presents the unique insights of SQL Server gurus

• Broad coverage of techniques and features

• More than thirty chapters covering every aspect of SQL Server

administration

• Contributions from Microsoft's technical elite, and will have

Microsoft’s support

About the Author

Paul Nielsen

is a Microsoft SQL Server MVP and contributed to Microsoft’s official

SQL Server courses. He’s a database developer and trainer, and previously

wrote SQL Server Bible (Wiley) and lives in Colorado.

Kalen Delaney is a Microsoft MVP who has worked with SQL Server since 1987.

She’s a subject-matter expert on Microsoft's official SQL Server courses and previously

wrote Inside SQL Server (Microsoft Press). She lives in the Pacific Northwest.

Adam Machanic lives in Boston, is a regular usergroup speaker and has written

for SQL Server magazines. He’s a Microsoft MVP and Certified IT Professional

and previously wrote Expert SQL Server 2005 Development (APress).

Kimberly L. Tripp is a SQL Server MVP and a Microsoft Regional Director and

has worked with SQL Server since 1990. She lectures for a variety of events including

Microsoft Tech*Ed and is married to co-editor and SQL guru Paul Randal.

Paul Randal and wife Kimberly L. Tripp are two of the most-sought-after SQL

Server speakers in the world. A Microsoft MVP and Regional Director, Paul is also

contributing editor to TechNet Magazine.

Greg Low is one of only three Microsoft MSDN Regional Directors for Australia.

He hosts the SQL Down Under podcast and organizes multiple SQL Code

Camp events.