Paper Book listing built-in sp's

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Paper Book listing built-in sp's

wyattstafford1

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November 15, 2002 at 6:00 pm

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Being somewhat old school, I would like a concise book that lists all the built in sp's, what it's for, the syntax, and maybe an example or two. Emphasis on concise a la a "Nutshell" book. (ps: I know this is in BOL, like I said I'm old school).

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Simon Sabin SSCrazy Eights Points: 8142 More actions · Answer 1

Don't believe there is one just posted on web sites like this.

http://www.umachandar.com/resources.htm

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1904347088

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wyattstafford1 SSC Enthusiast Points: 108 More actions · Answer 2

Thanks, good link. But I meant the system sp's like sp_help, etc. These are described at length in many books; I'm looking for a concise guide.

Wyatt

Simon Sabin SSCrazy Eights Points: 8142 More actions · Answer 3

Well the obvious one is the hard copy of BOL

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0735612803/qid=1037448716/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_3/104-0103313-6573570?v=glance&s=books

Simon Sabin

Co-author of SQL Server 2000 XML Distilled

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1904347088

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SQL Server MVP

http://sqlblogcasts.com/blogs/simons

K. Brian Kelley SSC Guru Points: 114642 More actions · Answer 4

I haven't previewed Randy Dyess' e-book, Transact SQL Language Reference Guide, but I believe that was one of his goals... to compile all the disparate information into one place. You can find it at:

http://www.transactsql.com/

There's a try before you buy option.

K. Brian Kelley

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http://www.netimpress.com/shop/product.asp?ProductID=NI-SQL1

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wyattstafford1 SSC Enthusiast Points: 108 More actions · Answer 5

Thanks for the reference to the Dyess ebook. It is not concise, by any means, but looks excellent otherwise. Maybe there is an opportunity to create the guide I want. I wonder why there isn't a Nutshell book? MS being obtuse maybe.

Thanks again,