Practical SQL Queries for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2

Extract real, actionable business intelligence by utilizing the power of SQL queries

Featuring 300 ready-to-use SQL queries "Practical SQL Queries for SQL Server 2008" shows how to write SQL queries within Microsoft's BI stack, but well over 90% of the SQL queries will work with relational databases from other vendors. This solutions-based guide contains more than 300 SQL queries that can be immediately applied across a wide variety of BI-related problems. It begins with fundamental principles and simple queries and rapidly progresses to complex and sophisticated queries. The book is structured as follows: Query: Introduction and description of query and its use Syntax: Complete syntax Result: Screen shot showing the data returned from the SQL Server relational database by the query Analysis: Analysis of the results and tips for customization Specific emphasis is placed on writing SQL for use within Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) connecting to SQL Server - however, the techniques and queries can also be utilized across Reporting Services (SSRS), Integration Services (SSIS), Winforms and Webforms, and in a large variety of third-party front-ends.

"Practical SQL Queries for SQL Server 2008" Includes 300+ ready-to-use, easily customizable SQL queries, all available for download Features a practical, hands-on approach with a minimum of difficult concepts and theory Explains how to visualize actionable BI Helps to dramatically improve analysis and decision-making skills

Complete coverage of SQL queries
Select - single table; Where; Order By; Select - multiple tables; Aggregates; Select - new tables; Except/Intersect/Union; Group By; System functions; Subqueries; Delete/Insert/Update; Views/User-defined functions; Stored procedures/Programming; DDL (data definition language)/DCL