Pro SQL Server 2012 Relational Database Design and Implementation

by Louis Davidson, Jessica M. Moss

About the Book: Pro SQL Server 2012 Relational Database Design and Implementation Pro SQL Server 2012 Relational Database Design andImplementation covers everything from design logic that businessusers will understand, all the way to the physical implementationof design in a SQL Server database. Grounded in best practices anda solid understanding of the underlying theory, Louis Davidsonshows how to "get it right" in SQL Server database design and lay asolid groundwork for the future use of valuable business data. Gives a solid foundation in best practices and relationaltheory Covers the latest implementation features in SQL Server Takes you from conceptual design to an effective, physicalimplementation What you'll learn How to develop conceptual models of client data using interviewsand client documentation How to recognize and apply common database design patterns How to normalize data models to enhance scalability and the longterm use of valuable data How to translate conceptual models into high-performing SQLServer databases How to secure and protect data integrity as part of meetingregulatory requirements How to create effective indexing to speed query performance Contents: The Fundamentals Introduction to Requirements The Language of Data Modeling Initial Data Model Production Normalization Physical Model Implementation Case Study Data Protection with Check Constraints and Triggers Patterns and Anti-Patterns Table structures and Indexing Coding for Concurrency Reusable Standard Database Components Standardized Data Models Considering Data Access Strategies Reporting Design Appendix A Appendix B

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First published July 11, 2012

Reviews

[Vasil Todorov · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very good book, that dives deep into the details of databases. Triggers, stored procedures, T-SQL etc. It is very good even for non-MSSQL users, because there are not more than 50 pages that are specific only for MSSQL. Of course T-SQL is used, but the knowledge is transferable.