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
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.
