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Best book to learn new features of Sql Server 2008

  • June 30, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    #387249

    Hi Guys,

    Can anyone help me to buy the best book for sql server 2008 ?

    I recently passed Database Developer's and Administrator's ecertification exams on 2005, i am planning to upgrade my certification to sql server 2008.

    I need a book to learn new features in sql server 2008 as well as to pass MCITP DBA and DBD upgrade exams. I could not find any training kit for the upgades.

    I am thinking of buying following book, but not sure how it is. Any suggestions? Thanks

    Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Bible

    Paul Nielsen (See All Contributors)

    Paperback, 1680 pages

    Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated

    August 31, 2009

  • June 30, 2010 at 4:20 pm

    #1187382

    Hi,

    I am attaching microsoft published e-book for your reference. You can download from microsoft site as well.

    in case if you like it you can purchase.

    regards

    Regards
    Hema.,

  • June 30, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    #1187399

    Thank you very much. I will read it soon....

  • June 30, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    #1187404

    Have you already built a home lab? - installed SQL Server at home?

    In the affirmative case check Books On Line a.k.a. BOL - it comes with the software.

    _____________________________________
    Pablo (Paul) Berzukov

    Author of Understanding Database Administration available at Amazon and other bookstores.

    Disclaimer: Advice is provided to the best of my knowledge but no implicit or explicit warranties are provided. Since the advisor explicitly encourages testing any and all suggestions on a test non-production environment advisor should not held liable or responsible for any actions taken based on the given advice.

  • June 30, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    #1187438

    Her is the link for the book from MS that can help: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoft_press/archive/2010/04/14/free-ebook-introducing-microsoft-sql-server-2008-r2.aspx

    Please don't upload books from someone else, like MS.

  • July 1, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    #1187853

    Thanks Paul.

    Yes,i have already installed sql server 2008.

    Is your Understanding Database Administration book based on 2005/ 2008 ?

    Grasshopper ,

    Thanks. I already downloaded the book.

    Steve , Thanks for the link.

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