Xml

The Guru's Guide to SQL Server Stored Procedures, XML, and HTML (With CD-ROM)

Format: Paperback
Author: Ken Henderson
ReleaseDate: 27 December, 2001
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Rating:

Best Book for Hoardcore SQL Server
No fancy stuff. This book is for experienced SQL developers. I found it very useful, since you will find lot of material you won't find anywhere else. It can be a good source for those who tries to handle SQL Server administration by not using Enterprise manager (such doing a backup, reindexing databases etc. ). But in any case it's a very good addition to your library. Great job by Ken Anderson.

This is the book for SQL Developers/DBAs
net, cfml, Microsoft SQL server, Oracle DB book, and other tech related books. I have about $2000 worth of the book on asp. Most of the books I had are poorly written and the authors are trying to make "quick buck". This book is very well written and in-depth of Microsoft SQL Server. Highly recommanded!.

Essential
It is really a developer's take on how to create applications based on the world's best database. This book is essential for those building solutions with Sql Svr. There are chapters on database design, source code control, design patterns, testing, and many, many others. The SqlXml info is the deepest and best of any of the SQl books I have found. I highly recommend this book.