Build powerful, enterprise-wide database programs using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and the comprehensive information contained in this definitive volume. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer's Guide explains how to develop server-side and client-side database applications and analyze business intelligence data. All of the brand-new features are covered in-depth -- including .NET CLR Integration, Reporting Services, Integration Services, Notification Services, and Service Broker. Real-world examples and practical tips detail how to use SQL Server 2005 as a cross-tier database platform with Visual Studio 2005, create custom management scripts with SQLCMD, and improve performance with SQL Profiler.

Michael Otey (Portland, OR) is Senior Technical Editor of SQL Server 2000 Magazine and co-author of SQL Server 2000 Developer's Guide and SQL Server 7 Developer's Guide. He is the president of TECA, Inc., a software development and consulting firm.