In The Guru's Guide to Transact-SQL, one of the world's leading Microsoft SQL Server 7 developers has written the ideal combination of tutorial and reference, bringing together all the information and skills developers need to create outstanding database applications.KEY TOPICS:Beginners and intermediate developers will appreciate the comprehensive tutorial that walks step-by-step through building a real client/server database, from concept to deployment and beyond -- and points out key pitfalls to avoid throughout the process. Experienced users will appreciate the book's comprehensive coverage of the Transact-SQL language, from basic to advanced level; detailed ODBC database access information; expert coverage of concurrency control, and more. The book includes thorough, up-to-the-minute guidance on building multi-tier applications; SQL Server performance tuning; and other crucial issues for advanced developers.MARKET:For all database developers, system administrators, and Web application developers who interact with databases in Microsoft-centric environments.