Introducing Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 [Kindle Edition]

Ross Mistry (Author), Stacia Misner (Author)

Book Description

Introducing Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 explores the exciting enhancements and new capabilities engineered into SQL Server, ranging from improvements in operation to those in reporting and management. This book is for anyone who has an interest in SQL Server 2012 and wants to understand its capabilities, including database administrators, application developers, and technical decision makers.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Ross Mistry is a best-selling author, community champion and seasoned architect. He has a tremendous amount of experience designing and deploying technology solutions for internet startups and Fortune 100 organizations located in the Silicon Valley. He is known in the world-wide community for his expertise in SQL Server, Windows, Exchange, Virtualization and Private Cloud. Ross frequently speaks at technology conferences around the world and has published many books, whitepapers, and magazine articles. His recent books include; Introducing SQL Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2 Unleashed, and SQL Server 2008 Management and Administration. Ross is currently a Principal Enterprise Architect with Microsoft working out of the Microsoft Technology Center in Silicon Valley.

Stacia Misner is the founder of Data Inspirations (www.datainspirations.com), which delivers global business intelligence (BI) consulting and education services. As a consultant, educator, mentor, and author specializing in business intelligence and performance management solutions that use Microsoft technologies, she has more than 25 years of experience in information technology and has focused exclusively on Microsoft BI technologies since 2000. She is the author of multiple books related to Microsoft SQL Server®, and most recently coauthored "Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2" and "Building Integrated Business Solutions with SQL Server 2008 R2 and Office 2010." Stacia is also a Microsoft Certified IT Professional-BI and a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist-BI. She currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her husband, Gerry, where you can contact her via e-mail at [e-mail].

Product Details

• File Size: 8192 KB
• Print Length: 250 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 073566515X
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Microsoft Press; 1 edition (March 27, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007PJ6DSW
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,001 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
  • #1 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Computers & Technology > Databases

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Overview Of SQL Server 2012 June 11, 2012

By Dan McKinnon VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

This is a nice overview talking about the basics of SQL Server 2012 from the DBA side of things and services like Reporting Services and the like. It's a short book that is aimed at DBA or people looking to learn the nuances of the new version. This is NOT an overview of programming for SQL Server 2012 so make sure the right audience is picking this book up.

**** RECOMMENDED

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Does a great job covering all the new features April 12, 2012

By Robert

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is an excellent tome for all the new goodies included in Microsoft SQL Server 2012.

SQL Server 2012 included many new features, all of which are covered in this book. Data Quality Services (DQS), Column Store Indexes, the new tabular SSAS model, and semantic search, to name just a few.

In addition the enhancements are also covered, such as to the engine and security. But it also hits on other areas, such as MDS (Master Data Services), SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) and SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services).

Best of all, it's a good read. Not the boring drudgery you find in many computer books, the writing is lively and personal.

3.0 out of 5 stars A nice intro... May 23, 2013

By W. Culpepper

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book simply introduced the 2012 version to me, thus the first title word "Introducing". It's brief, easy to read, and a short primer. For those reasons it's simply OK; I don't think thin introductory books can be measured by "I loved it" ratings.