Download or read book Microsoft SQL Server 2005 For Dummies written by Andrew Watt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-01-13 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now updated to reflect the much-anticipated "Yukon" release of SQL Server, this friendly guide shows database developers and administrators as well as those who use database application how to get up to speed fast Offers a gentle introduction to relational database design and shows how to build databases, create database applications, and maintain and optimize database performance Covers the major new features of the "Yukon" release-including analysis services, reporting services, and notification services