Pro SQL Azure (Expert's Voice in .NET)

Klein, Scott

ISBN 10: 1430229616 / ISBN 13: 9781430229612

Published by Apress, 2010

About this Item

Pro SQL Azure is the first book to go deeply into Microsoft's cloud-based database service. It is essential reading for .NET and Windows Azure developers wanting to store data "on the cloud," and is expected to be the "go to" reference for administrators who must manage and troubleshoot those cloud-based databases. Num Pages: 327 pages, biography. BIC Classification: UMZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 550. . 2010. First Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pro SQL Azure (Expert's Voice in .NET)
• Publisher: Apress
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1430229616
• ISBN 13: 9781430229612
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

SQL Azure represents Microsoft’s cloud-based delivery of its enterprise-caliber, SQL Server database management system (formerly under the code name "Oslo"). Pro SQL Azure introduces you to this new platform, showing you how to program and administer it in a variety of cloud computing scenarios. You’ll learn to program SQL Azure from Silverlight, ASP.NET, WinForms, and from SQL Reporting Services. You’ll also understand how to manage the platform by planning for scalability, troubleshooting performance issues, and implementing strong security.

• Shows how to use SQL Azure from Silverlight, ASP.NET, and more
• Covers management, scalability, and troubleshooting
• Addresses the all-important issue of securing your data

About the Author

Scott Klein is a Microsoft SQL Server "Most Valuable Professional" and independent consultant specializing in SQL Server performance and business intelligence. Scott is the author of several books, including Professional SQL Server 2005 XML, Professional LINQ, and Pro ADO.NET 4.0 Entity Framework. He was a contributing author to Pro SQL Server 2008 Relational Database Design and Implementation, as well as to the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Bible. Scott has written many articles for the SQL Server Standard magazine. He holds the MCDBA, MCSD, and MCSE certifications. He is heavily involved in the south Florida community, running two SQL Server user groups and the South Florida SQL Saturday events. Scott also speaks frequently at user groups across south Florida. Scott has nearly 20 years working with SQL Server and consulting in small to enterprise-size environments.