SQL Queries Joes 2 Pros: SQL Query Techniques For Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Volume 2 (SQL Exam Prep)

Once you know the basics of the SQL language, it's time to take the next step toward specialization: query writing! All objects in SQL support the need to get data in and out of databases, and writing queries is the key to capturing the data you want. "SQL Queries Joes 2 Pros" shows you a proven roadmap that has helped many beginning SQL students get their certifications and launch their careers. If you want to get ready for MCTS certification, this is the second book of the Joes 2 Pros series. This book is totally focused on providing a fun, hands-on experience as it evolves your basic SQL skills and amps up your level of query writing expertise. This is Volume II of the Joes 2 Pros certification track designed to prepare you for the 70-433 SQL 2008 exam. If you are a total beginner, we recommend you first become familiar with the material in the "Beginning SQL Joes 2 Pros."

Rick has worked for more than 12 years at Microsoft and has attained over 30 Microsoft technical certifications in applications, networking, databases, and .NET development (MCDBA, MCTS, MCITP, MCAD, MOE, MCSE, MCSE+I). He has also provided training for Northwest University (Kirkland, WA), Volt Technical Education, and Microsoft. He is the author of the SQL Joes 2 Pros book series. In his 12 years at Microsoft, Rick has attained over 30 Microsoft technical certifications in applications, networking, databases and .NET development (MCDBA, MCTS, MCITP, MCAD, MOE, MCSE, MCSE+I). He has also provided training for Northwest University (Kirkland, WA), Volt Technical Education, and Microsoft. In 1994, you could find Rick Morelan as an Alaska commercial fisherman with non-existent computer skills. His conviction that we all have the ability to go from "Joe" to "Pro" in the IT world - AND that this learning can be enjoyable -informs his approach as an instructor, mentor, and author.