DESCRIPTION SQL Server is a big, powerful database, and it boasts an equally big and powerful community of professionals. Over 50 of the best known SQL Server gurus, each designated by Microsoft as a Most Valuable Professional, offer their favorite tips, techniques, and insights in this unique book. SQL Server MVP Deep Dives, Volume 2 is designed to appeal to working SQL Server practitioners, and covers a wide range of topics including architecture, administration, programming, reporting, performance, and business intelligence. Volume 2 includes all new materials--no repeats from Volume 1. And like the original MVP Deep Dives book, all author royalties will be donated to charity. KEY POINTS "h Written by over 50 SQL Server MVPs "h Dozens of Tips, techniques, and insights "h Up to date for SQL Server 2008, R2 "h All author royalties donated to charity AUDIENCE SQL Server professionals (IT Pros), Database Administrators (DBAs), and Database programmers ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY SQL Server is MicrosoftUPSILON s flagship database system. ItUPSILON s used by Fortune 500 companies as well as small-to-medium sized businesses worldwide. SQL Server 2008 R2 is the current version.