Microsoft SQL Server 2000 provides enterprise-class database solutions, offering interactive development tools and complete management of your relational database applications.

In this book, you'll build a sample database with SQL Server and in the process learn how to design with solutions in mind. If you are migrating from a desktop solution such as Access to SQL Server, this book will provide you with clear and practical demonstrations of the relevant tasks at every stage in the process. Once you've mastered the basics of SQL Server, you'll move on to learn more advanced techniques. By the end of this book, you'll have a firm grasp of the most important SQL Server features and be able to develop your own effective database solutions.