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Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Programming

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Vieira, Robert.

Professional Microsoft SQL server 2008 programming / Rob Vieira.

p. cm.

Includes index.

ISBN 978-0-470-25702-9 (paper/website)

1. SQL server. 2. Client/server computing. 3. Database management. I. Title.

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This book is dedicated with all my heart to Ashley , Addy , and Anna . It's hard to believe that Ashley was still in elementary school when I wrote my first book (she'll graduate from college later this year) and didn't have to share this dedication with other kids (heck, she isn't much of a kid anymoreeeek!). Then there's Addy, who literally dreads me writing, yet continues to put up with me disappearing into my home office during the lengthy period of time I work on a book. Finally, there's Anna, who came in the middle of this round of writing, and didn't have any real history on what to expect from my writing disappearances.

A dedication of this book would most certainly not be complete without a particularly special thank you to Deb , who has leveraged my efforts in this and my recent Beginning title to redefine for me what the terms love and support mean.

As I've said for many releases now, I wish Wrox would let me print a picture of the women in my life on the cover of this book rather than my ugly mugI'm certain that you, the reader, would appreciate it too!

About the Authors

Experiencing his first infection with computing fever in 1978, Rob Vieira knew right away that this was something really cool. In 1980 he began immersing himself into the computing world more fullysplitting time between building and repairing computer kits, and programming in BASIC as well as Z80 and 6502 assembly. In 1983, he began studies for a degree in Computer Information Systems, but found the professional mainframe environment too rigid for his tastes and dropped out in 1985 to pursue other interests. Later that year, he caught the PC bug and began the long road of programming in database languages from dBase to SQL Server. Rob completed a degree in business administration in 1990 and since has typically worked in roles that allow him to combine his unique knowledge of business and computing. Beyond his bachelor's degree, he has been certified as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA); Microsoft Certified as a Solutions Developer (MCSD), Trainer (MCT), and Database Administrator (MCDBA); and even had a brief stint certified as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Rob is currently the Database Team Lead for Stockamp, a Huron Consulting Group practice. He has published six books on SQL Server development

He resides in Vancouver, Washington, where he does his best to take care of his girls, and even takes his best shot at letting Deb take care of him some too.

Credits

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Bob Elliott

Development Editor

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Technical Editor

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Production Editor

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Copy Editor

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Editorial Manager

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Vice President and Executive Group Publisher

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Vice President and Executive Publisher

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Associate Publisher

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Project Coordinator, Cover

Lynsey Stanford

Proofreader

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Indexer

Robert Swanson

Acknowledgments

Nearly a decade has gone by since I finished my first book on SQL Server, and the list of those deserving some credit continues to grow.

As always, I'll start with my kids . They are the ones who most sacrifice time when a new release comes along and I spend so much time writing.

Deb This was the first time she had to deal with one of my writing cycles, and she couldn't have done anything more to make me feel more supported. Deb has helped me redefine the meaning of the word support. She is my rock.

You the readers. You continue to write me mail and tell me how I helped you out in some way. That continues to be the number one reason I find the strength to write another book. The continued support of my Professional series titles has been amazing. We struck a chordI'm glad. Here's to hoping we help make your SQL Server experience a little less frustrating and a lot more successful.