HIGHLIGHT A unique book, suggested by Bill Gates, in which the world's leading SQL Server experts show and teach their favorite SQL Server techniques. DESCRIPTION SQL Server is a billion-dollar product that runs a significant chunk of the world's business. It's also extremely complex and feature-rich. SQL Server database administrators can spend years just learning to perform their most common tasks. SQL Server MVP Deep Dives is a unique collection of more than thirty short chapters that explore a variety of high-interest SQL Server topics in depth. Each author follows his or her passion, whether architecture, business intelligence, or troubleshooting tips. The result is a book like no other that presents the collective wisdom of more than thirty of today's leading SQL Server experts. And this high-powered group is writing because of another passion they share--all author royalties will be donated to help child victims of war, worldwide. KEY POINTS * Presents the unique insights of SQL Server gurus * Broad coverage of techniques and features * More than thirty chapters covering every aspect of SQL Server administration * Contributions from Microsoft's technical elite, and will have Microsoft's support