A hands-on reference for developers and database administrators, this book covers the basics of developing customized database applications with Microsoft SQL Server 2005. Includes code samples and real-world, expert insight. This thorough, hands-on reference for developers and database administrators teaches the basics of programming custom applications with Microsoft SQL Server 2005. You will learn the fundamentals of creating database applications--including coverage of Transact SQL, Microsoft. NET, and Microsoft ADO.NET. In addition to practical guidance on database architecture and design, application development, and reporting and data analysis, this essential reference guide covers performance, tuning, and availability of SQL Server 2005. The authors have extensive experience with SQL Server 2005, having worked with the technology since the earliest code, and share their real-world, expert insight into SQL Server programmability. Includes extensive code examples.