Prerequisites

This book is geared toward readers with a broad range of backgrounds. Many readers may have never worked with Microsoft SQL Server before, so I have tried to write a book that can transform a beginner into a power user. At the same time, I have added plenty of advanced concepts and techniques to each chapter that experienced DBAs can use to get your server running like a thoroughbred. The book assumes a basic understanding of Windows NT. The exercises and examples will run on any machine that can run the client utilities for Microsoft SQL Server