SQL Server 7 in Record Time [Mass Market Paperback]

Mike Gunderloy (Author), Mary Chipman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 18, 1998 | Series: In Record Time

Database developers who need to get up to speed on SQL Server in a hurry will find this straightforward, skills-based guide essential. Breezing through database basics, developers head straight for the refinements that make SQL Server an important tool in their repertoire, including web-distributed databases, administration, security, and performance considerations. Written by expert trainers who teach through hands-on experience, developers will learn from scores of real-world examples. Designed for readers to pick and choose the topics that interest or challenge them most -- no need to work through the book from start to finish -- this is the most efficient way to grasp a highly complex topic.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

SQL Server 7 in Record Time maintains that you need to be proficient in 17 different skills to implement and use SQL Server 7 properly. The most important of these skills include efficiently organizing information into databases (and their component tables), designing effective queries, updating data, working with the Internet, and performing management tasks. Gunderloy and Chipman do a fine job of balancing platform-neutral information about database architecture and system policies with practical information about the specifics of SQL Server 7. You'll find conceptual diagrams to help you figure out your system's design, plus screen shots and step-by-step procedures that show you how to accomplish specific tasks.

This book will help you become a proficient user of SQL Server 7, but you won't master the software by reading it. You'll want another resource if you need Transact-SQL programming and other application-development issues explained fully. --David Wall

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Sybex; 1st edition (November 18, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782121551
• ISBN-13: 978-0782121551
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,025,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book to get what I want, February 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: SQL Server 7 in Record Time (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is almost perfect guide to get essential but important skill in Microsoft SQL 7. It's easy and clear. I chose this book because it was cheap, but contents is not cheap! I strongly recommend it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book FOR WHAT IT IS., January 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: SQL Server 7 in Record Time (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is well written and covers a lot of important subjects. The back says it is for beginners but the intro correctly states it is an advanced level OVERVIEW for those who can handle technical material. You will definately need other books for programming or admin.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview, September 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: SQL Server 7 in Record Time (Mass Market Paperback)

This book does exactly what the introduction states - provides an advanced level overview of SQL Server 7. It's clear, concise, doesn't rehash books online while providing excellent side tips and notes throughout the book. An excellent starting point for those transitioning to SQL Server 7.