Beginning SQL Server 2011 for Developersis the perfect book for developers new to SQL Server and planning to create and deploy applications against Microsoft's market-leading database system for the Windows platform. Now in its third edition, the book is enhanced to cover the very latest developments in SQL Server 2011. Also new in the book is coverage of the no-cost Express Edition. Whether you have no knowledge of databases, or have knowledge of desktop databases such as Microsoft Access, or even come from another brand such as Oracle Database,BeginningSQL Server 2011 for Developersprovides the insights to get up and running with SQL Server 2011. Within the book, there are plenty of examples of tasks that developers routinely perform. You'll learn the to create tables and indexes, and best practices for securing your valuable data. You'll learn design tradeoffs and find out how to make sound decisions resulting in scalable databases and maintainable code. Beginning SQL Server 2011 for Developerstakes you through the entire database development process, from installing the software to creating a database to writing the code to connect to that database and move data in and out. By the end of the book, you'll be able to design and create solid and reliable database solutions using SQL Server 2011. Takes you through the entire database application development lifecycle Includes brand new coverage of SQL Server 2011 features Introduces the freely-available Express Edition What you'll learn How to install SQL Server 2011 How to build a database application from start to finish How to create tables and indices to manage your data How to write stored code to execute directly in the database server How to back up, recover, and otherwise maintain your database How to connect to your database from client languages such as C# and VB .NET Who this book is for Beginning SQL Server 2011 for Developersis ideal for developers starting out with SQL Server 2011. There is no prerequisite background in developing database applications. Developers from other platforms and those brand new to database programming alike will find inBeginning SQL Server 2011 for Developersan excellent introduction to using and programming Microsoft's database platform.