Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Step by Step (Step by Step Developer)

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 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. "Teach yourself how to use SQL Server 2012--one step at a time. Ideal for beginning database administrators and developers, this tutorial provides practical, learn-by-doing exercises to help you design and manage databases, develop reports, and employ business intelligence systems"--Page 4 of cover