Complete. Authoritative. Practical. The only SQL Server book you need. Mastering SQL Server 2000 is the one indispensable resource for anyone working with the latest version of SQL Server. Whether you build or administer SQL Server databases or write applications that communicate with them, you'll find the background knowledge and the practical instruction you need to accomplish any task, from the most basic to the most advanced. Coverage includes: Understanding SQL Server architecture Designing an efficient normalized database Writing Transact-SQL statements and batches Creating databases Creating tables and views Creating stored procedures and triggers Administering SQL Server Managing SQL Server security Designing applications using ADO, SQL-DMO, and SQL-NS Using Data Transformation Services Integrating SQL Server with the Internet Optimizing SQL Server performance Understanding and managing replication Using Analysis Services to analyze data Using Microsoft English Query Troubleshooting common problems

Learn how to protect corporate information by properly designing, managing, and maintaining security at the database level Security is a primary concern in all aspects of development and IT administration. While locking down networks and erecting firewalls will always be necessary, so much more can be done to protect a corporation's most valuable intangible assets: accounting records, customer lists, and inventories. Microsoft SQL Server 2000 has proven itself to be the fastest and most reliable product available for protecting corporate data. No other book covers as thoroughly the subject of security design and implementation strategies; Mastering SQL Server 2000 Security fills that gap in literature with practical, hands-on advice. Packed with indispensable design information that can make a tightly secured database faster and easier to use, this book is essential reading for both administrators and developers of databases. The authors explain just how much more is possible in the task of protecting corporate information by properly designing, managing, and maintaining security at the database level. From this book you will: Learn the ins and outs of SQL Server 2000 Security design Understand the implementation differences between SQL Server Authentication and Windows Authentication Understand the security options in SQL Server 2000 for Internet applications Integrate the security of Windows 2000 (Kerberos) into your SQL Server deployment Master the security requirements for distributed data environments, such as DTS, replication, linked servers, and data warehousing

* Comprehensive coverage, including all SQL Server 2000 features, from an established SQL Server expert and author * Broad appeal, with practical ‘How to’ answers to common SQL Server questions for both novice and advanced DBAs and developers. * Unique, easy-reference format – ideal for preparing for a SQL Server job interview, or for a SQL Server certification test.

Demonstrates the SQL Server 2000 programming fundamentals, including database structures and TransactSQL.

As Microsoft’s bestselling database manager, SQL Server is highly flexible and customizable, and has excellent support—the 2008 version offers several significant new capabilities. This book offers accurate and expert coverage on the updates to SQL Server 2008 such as its enhanced security; the ability to encrypt an entire database, data files, and log files without the need for application changes; a scalable infrastructure that can manage reports and analysis of any size and complexity; and its extensive performance data collection.