October 2012
Intermediate to advanced
238 pages
5h 17m
English
Overview
SQL Server 2012 introduces a wealth of new features and enhancements that database professionals need to master to stay ahead in the ever-evolving industry. This book provides a practical guide to upgrading your knowledge with the latest advancements, from T-SQL improvements to new Business Intelligence tools and cloud capabilities.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand and install the core and advanced features of SQL Server 2012 effectively.
- Implement new SQL Server Management Studio features for enhanced administration.
- Utilize Business Intelligence Semantic Models for insightful data analysis.
- Execute data cleansing projects using Data Quality Services (DQS).
- Simulate real-world database loads using Distributed Replay for testing purposes.
Author(s)
The author is an experienced database administrator and SQL Server expert with a career spanning over two decades. With hands-on experience in implementation, administration, and optimization of complex SQL Server environments, the author brings a wealth of practical knowledge to this book. Their approach is to provide concise, actionable insights tailored to the needs of IT professionals.
Who is it for?
This book is tailored for database administrators, developers, and BI professionals familiar with SQL Server 2008 R2 seeking to efficiently upgrade to SQL Server 2012. If you aim to quickly adopt and utilize the new features and improvements in SQL Server 2012, this book provides the clear and focused learning path you need.