SQL DBMSs communicate with SQL applications through a common programming language interface that is invoked through one of the SQL Standard-defined binding styles, or interface options. There are ...

[Obscure Rule] applies to this entire chapter. In this chapter, we'll describe SQL Character sets in detail, and show you the syntax to use to create, alter and destroy them. A Schema may contain zero ...

As you will see in this chapter, companies use SQL Server for many types of applications and on most tiers now. Gone are the days when you would second guess yourself choosing to use SQL Server over a ...

Note – This book abbreviates SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services as SSRS and SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services as SSRS2K5. New features available in SSRS and not in SSRS2K5 are labeled with “New in ...