Master the fundamentals of Transact-SQL—and develop your own code for querying and modifying data in Microsoft� SQL Server� 2012. Led by a SQL Server expert, you’ll learn the concepts behind T-SQL querying and programming, and then apply your knowledge with exercises in each chapter. Once you understand the logic behind T-SQL, you’ll quickly learn how to write effective code—whether you’re a programmer or database administrator.

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Work with programming practices unique to T-SQL
Create database tables and define data integrity
Query multiple tables using joins and subqueries
Simplify code and improve maintainability with table expressions
Implement insert, update, delete, and merge data modification strategies
Tackle advanced techniques such as window functions, pivoting and grouping sets
Control data consistency using isolation levels, and mitigate deadlocks and blocking
Take T-SQL to the next level with programmable objects

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Itzik Ben-Gan is a principal mentor and a founder of SolidQ. A Microsoft MVP for SQL Server since 1999, Itzik teaches and consults internationally on T-SQL querying, programming, and query tuning. He has written numerous articles for SQL Server Magazine and MSDN, and speaks at industry events such as Microsoft TechEd, DevWeek, PASS, and SQL Server Connections.

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