From a Beginner

I found this book to be an excellent introduction to sql 2000. I am a Network/Systems Engineer/Consultant. Most the environments I have worked in have dedicated staff acting as DBA's. In these environments the cultish status of the DBA camp has always left me wondering what do and how they do it. Now I have a pretty good idea what dba's do and ideas about how to resolve problems with databases in a pinch.

Basically, this book has given me enough that when confronted with SQL I will know where problems are rooted and be better equiped to solve them. The bulk of the reviews here say this is far from an Administrators companion and will leave you high and dry. Point is these reviewers have more experience than myself and need finer granularity of information. If you are experienced with SQL this book will probably fall flat other than to introduce you to the product and version specific enhancements. If you are looking for a way to begin unraveling the SQL knot, this is a good way to start. Look at it as a first step.

Other Reviews

• Great Introduction for Those New to SQL Server
• From a Beginner
• I wish the other two reviews