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 - Complete your T-SQL learning experience!This book picks up where the first book left off. The first book takes a measured approach to the basic syntax of T-SQL DDL, DML, DCL, and TCL. The first chapter in book 2 reviews what was covered in book 1, and then continues on more advanced topics. The same thoughtful, easy-to-read and practical approach to learning is used. You won't find better T-SQL training anywhere. So, whether you are learning the language for the first time, a pro who is just "brushing up" for an interview, or just need a ready reference, this two book series is a "must" for your bookshelf. Rating: - In All That Getting get An UnderstandingHello, I want to recommend Rick Morelan's Joes 2 Pros teaching aids as a must have in your quest to learn Microsoft SQL server 2008. I am currently a student In a 12 to 36 week Intensive program that teaches business intelligence. Learning SQL in a Microsoft environment is my goal and purpose but the instruction leaves me void of a complete understanding. The pace of the course; as you may already know is extremely fast; this is because most of these programs are set up just to make money off the BI and IT boom and If you are a novice or an enthusiast wanting to learn SQL you'll get swallowed up as the course progress through topics such as recursive queries, pivots, CTE, and the various joins: leaving you confused and frustrated. Nevertheless, after failing several test in my BI course and after wanting to throw in the towel; I was up late one night contemplating about my next steps and I discovered Rick's Joes2Pros videos on YouTube; they were so clear and concise I knew then that I had to have them If I wanted to be successful in my course; that I already paid 19,000 thousand dollars for. I purchase Rick's DVD's and every one of his teaching aids I found on Amazon and I can tell you that this was the best move I made. If I knew any better I would not have taken the 19,000 Bi classes to learn SQL I would have just purchased Rick's books which are excellent teaching aids that cater to your overall understand of SQL server 2008 in a Microsoft environment. I have been help immensely I now understand joins and other concept that I had trouble with in my BI course which I now have learned from the Joes2Pros teaching aids; I know you would agree ;if you to made Joes2Pros the center piece of you SQL server collection. Rating: - A great buy for learning SQL and SQL QueryingI have taken several SQL classes and looked up tutorials online. Most left me confused and less than satisfied. This book and the previous volume filled the void. They teach at the appropriate pace with easy to understand examples and exercises. Without it, I would have struggled needlessly in my classes. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is a beginner and wants or needs to have a good understanding of SQL. SQL Queries Joes 2 Pros: SQL Query Techniques For Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Volume 2 Rating: - Makes Writing SQL Queries A PleasureAfter reading the first book of the series, I was inspired to enhance the skills that I had just learnt, which made me dive right into the second book. This book teaches you to write complex queries in a step-by-step process. The diagrams help you visualize how the queries work. There are plenty of great hands-on skill checks and well thought of review tests. The bug catcher is a lot of fun!! I am amazed at how confident I am now in writing intricate queries that I never imagined I would be capable of, prior to reading this book. I am determined now to read all five volumes of series. Waiting for the rest of the books in the series to come out... Rating: - Quality ContinuedI've been waiting for this second book to come out and now will continue to look for the rest of the series. What I really appreciate about this series is the easy to follow tutorials that don't confuse things with too much tech dialogue like I've seen in other books. Step by step guidance to understanding the premise of creating specific code and its application. The Points to Ponder enforce the rules surrounding the premise (also fabulous quick reference material). The teaching technique is simply great in this series. It truly speaks on a user friendly level. This is the only way to not only learn SQL, but to prepare for Microsoft Certification, since this series specifically uses that goal as a basic principle. page 1 of 1
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