New book: Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Step by Step

9780735663862_CMP3.inddAnnouncing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Step by Step by Patrick LeBlanc

Your hands-on, step-by-step guide to building applications with Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012

Teach yourself the programming fundamentals of SQL Server 2012—one step at a time. Ideal for beginning SQL Server database administrators and developers, this tutorial provides clear guidance and practical, learn-by-doing exercises for building database solutions that solve real-world business problems.

Discover how to:

  • Install and work with core components and tools
  • Create tables and index structures
  • Manipulate and retrieve data
  • Secure, manage, back up, and recover databases
  • Apply techniques for building high-performing applications
  • Use clustering, database mirroring, and log shipping

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