Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft SQL Server 2000 in 21 Days (2nd Edition, Book Only)

Description: I have no doubt that the authors of this book are very experienced at development and admin of SQL Server 2000 and earlier versions. They covered all topics in sufficent breath and depth. However, I would only rate this book as adequate for the following 2 reasons: 1. There was a definate lack of organization to the way the material was presented. Quite often, there were non-sequeters: the text would be explaining some concept, but then suddenly there would be a paragraph on something quite unrelated (at least, I did not see the connection). The authors should have explained how the paragraph relates, or put it in a side-bar, or perhaps in another section. 'Stream of Consciousness' prose does NOT belong in a book providing technical instruction! The book was also disorganized in the fact that concepts were often used before they were introduced or explained. I know this is necessary sometimes, but it should happen rarely, and an author should explain fully why they are doing it so the .. ISBN: 0672324695 Release Date: 07 November, 2002 List Price: $27.99 Author: Richard Waymire, Rick Sawtell Publisher: Sams Last Updated: 06/26/2003

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