Title: A very good introductory book
Review: This book is exactly what it says, a Beginner's book. Buy it if you are a real beginner but prefer something else even in case you are at the intermediate level. Now if you are a beginner with SQL Server this is a very good book. It is precise, with good examples and very explanatory. If I would have to point out potential future improvements, that would be using the AdventureWorks database for examples instead of the traditional Northwind. Also one more thing would be to explain more the new features of the SQL Server such as: Notification services, XQuery and Service Broker.
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