Understanding how to design and develop databases is crucial in the modern digital landscape. Databases serve as the backbone of information management in various industries. Proficiency in database development allows individuals to design and implement efficient data structures, ensuring the seamless storage, retrieval, and manipulation of information.
In a world where data is often considered the lifeblood of organizations, the ability to create well-organized and scalable databases is paramount for effective decision-making and streamlined business processes.
Are you familiar with the tools and features available to us when creating Microsoft SQL Server databases? Do you know the best tools to ensure data integrity?
Well friend, your life is about to get better.
The Dignified Databases EBook!
Dignified Databases is a complete guide on designing and developing databases in Microsoft SQL Server.
We start with an understanding of the fundamentals. We go over how to create tables, columns, and an understanding of data types. We build on these fundamentals, and eventually learn the more advanced development tools like constraints, indexes, triggers, and much more!
Here is the basic table of contents of the book:
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Chapter 1: Table Creation and Data Manipulation
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Creating tables and columns
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Understanding nullability
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INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE statements
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Chapter 2: Data Types
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Integer data types
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String data types
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Date/time data types
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User defined data types
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Chapter 3: Table Normalization
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First Normal Form
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Second Normal Form
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Third Normal Form
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Advanced Normal Forms
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Chapter 4: Constraints
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Primary key constraints
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Foreign key constraints
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Unique constraints
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Default constraints
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Check constraints
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Chapter 5: Automatic Key Values
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The IDENTITY property
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Sequence Objects
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The UNIQUEIDENTIFIER data type
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Chapter 6: Clustered and Nonclustered Indexes
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Clustered Indexes
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Nonclustered Indexes
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The B-Tree
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Unique Indexes
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Chapter 7: Temp Tables and Table Variables
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Local and Global temp tables
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Table variables
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Chapter 8: SQL Server Views
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View properties
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Updateable Views
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Creating indexes on a View
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Chapter 9: User Defined Functions
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Inline table valued functions
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Multi statement table valued functions
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Scalar functions
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Chapter 10: Stored Procedures
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Understanding input parameters
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Understanding output parameters
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Starting a transaction within a stored procedure
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Chapter 11: Triggers
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AFTER triggers
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INSTEAD OF triggers
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DDL (Data Definition Language) Triggers
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Chapter 12: Advanced Development Tools
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Computed columns
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Dynamic data masking
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Temporal tables
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Filegroups
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All this content adds up to over 270 pages of information!
Once you are finished with this book, you will have a SOLID understanding of the best development tools offered by Microsoft SQL Server. When designing and developing databases, you will have a better idea of the best tools you can use to make sure your data has a high degree integrity and will stand the test of time!
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I’m confident you’ll find our writing style to be clear and easy to understand! It is my hope that through the knowledge gained in this book, you will add value to yourself and your company and further your career in data!
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