<< 1 >>
Rating: 
Summary: Nightmare...
Review: Headaches..Headaches..Headaches..I personally go through a lot of technical books. This one is a nightmare. If you like to read books that are just get to the point, then this book is not for you. The writing style so horrible that I have to take a break on almost every 3-4 pages. This book claimed that it is for all level. However, I honestly don't think this book is for a beginner person. If you are looking for an entry-level book on the SQL 2000, I would recommend "SQL Server 2000 Programming" from Wrox.
Rating:
Summary: Nightmare...
Review: Headaches..Headaches..Headaches.. I personally go through a lot of technical books. This one is a nightmare. If you like to read books that are just get to the point, then this book is not for you. The writing style so horrible that I have to take a break on almost every 3-4 pages. This book claimed that it is for all level. However, I honestly don't think this book is for a beginner person. If you are looking for an entry-level book on the SQL 2000, I would recommend "SQL Server 2000 Programming" from Wrox.
Rating: 
Summary: Great book on SQL Server logic
Review: This book has been specifically written for database administrators, designers or programmers who want to know more about logic behind SQL2000 GUI. This book also can be a significant step to understand T-SQL and database design and implementations. In particular for someone preparing for the MS certification exam on SQL7 or 2000 DB implementation, this book should be the first to start. After reading this book you should be well advanced in using not only proper T-SQL syntax but also understand execution plans in Query Analyzer. This book can give you a fresh view to understand how to design and write to get optimum from SQL Server. Final words in my review: this book is rather not for beginners but can give you info on SQL real world challenges.
Rating: 
Summary: Not nearly enough information on design
Review: This book is OK, but gives the impression that you will learn how to design a SQL Server 2000 database, not as an academic computer science exercise, but for what I need it for - work! There's only 4 chapters on the design, not nearly enough information on normalization, and the remainder of the book - using SQL Server 2000 - was covered far more comprehensively in Rob Veera's book from Wrox Press. In short, OK for a complete beginner but not nearly enough meat for those who need to know this information on a daily basis.
<< 1 >>
| 
