Written with clarity and a down-to-earth approach, Sams Teach Yourself SQL Server 2005 Express in 24 Hours covers the basics of Microsoft's latest version of SQL Server. Expert author Alison Balter takes you from basic concepts to an intermediate level in 24 one-hour lessons. You will learn all of the basic tasks necessary for the administration of SQL Server 2005. You will also learn how to write and fully utilize: SQL Server stored procedures Functions Triggers using T-SQL, VB.NET, and C# You will also learn how to output SQL Server data to reports and the Internet. Sams Teach Yourself SQL Server 2005 Express in 24 Hours is a well-organized, authoritative introduction that will quickly have you up and running with SQL Server 2005.

Authoritative introduction for individuals who need to administer and program SQL Server 2005.

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Featuring 24 structured lessons, this starter kit gives step-by-step guidance on real-world programming tasks for developing Windows applications. The accompanying CD includes Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition, which will provide a visual integrated development environment for creating Windows applications.

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