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Learn effective and scalable database design techniques in a SQL Server environment. Pro SQL Server 2008 Relational Database Design and Implementation covers everything from design logic that business users will understand all the way to the physical implementation of the design in a SQL Server database. Grounded in best practices and a solid understanding of the underlying theory, authors Louis Davidson, Kevin Kline, Scott Klein, and Kurt Windisch show how to “get it right” in SQL Server database design and lay a solid groundwork for the future use of valuable business data. - Solid foundation in best practices and relational theory
- Maximize SQL Server features to enhance security, performance, scalability
- Thorough treatment from conceptual design to an effective, physical implementation
What you’ll learn - Develop conceptual models of client data using interviews and client documentation.
- Normalize data models to enhance scalability and the long term use of valuable data.
- Translate conceptual models into high–performing SQL Server databases.
- Secure and protect the integrity of data as part of meeting regulatory requirements.
- Take full advantage of new SQL Server features such as the spatial datatype, XML support, transparent data encryption, and more.
- Create effective indexing to speed query performance.
Who is this book for? Pro SQL Server 2008 Relational Database Design and Implementation is designed for programmers of all types who want to use SQL Server 2008 to store data. Rookie database programmers will find a complete course on the fundamentals of database design that includes conceptual designs and physical implementation. Seasoned veterans will find many tips and tricks for implementing database systems that will be well worth the time invested in reading this book. About the Apress Pro Series The Apress Pro series books are practical, professional tutorials to keep you on and moving up the professional ladder. You have gotten the job, now you need to hone your skills in these tough competitive times. The Apress Pro series expands your skills and expertise in exactly the areas you need. Master the content of a Pro book, and you will always be able to get the job done in a professional development project. Written by experts in their field, Pro series books from Apress give you the hard–won solutions to problems you will face in your professional programming career. Related Titles - Beginning SQL Server 2008 for Developers: From Novice to Professional
- Pro SQL Server Disaster Recovery
- Beginning Database Design: From Novice to Professional
- Beginning SQL Queries: From Novice to Professional
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