Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft SQL Server 2000 in 21 Days (Book & CD-ROM)

Certified Microsoft Trainers and Solutions Developers structure a mini-course for SQL Server administrators in Microsoft's newest version of its flagship relational database management system, covering SQL Server 2000's improvements and new features (e.g. new administrative tools and desktop installation). Includes a quiz-a-day with answer key for 21 days, though two bonus days extend the course to 23 days. The CD-ROM includes an evaluation copy of the server. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Richard Waymire is a Program Manager with the SQL Server development team at Microsoft. He is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Solution Developer (MCSD), Database Administrator (MCDBA), and Systems Engineer + Internet (MCSE). He is a past president of the Pacific Northwest SQL Server User's Group.

Rick Sawtell is both a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) as well as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). He owns his own consulting firm and writes and trains on several Microsoft products.