Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Internals

Get expert architectural insights for building and maintaining robust databases.

Explore the definitive guide to the internals and architecture of the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 relational database engine. The author—an expert on SQL Server internals—offers the guidance developers ...More Details

Microsoft® .NET and SAP

Develop integrated, .NET–SAP solutions—and deliver better connectivity, collaboration, and business intelligence

Get hands-on answers to frequently asked questions about using Microsoft .NET technologies to customize and extend SAP applications. Walk through dozens of real-world examples—from Web Services integr...More Details

Programming Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008

Your essential guide to the newest, most important programming features in SQL Server 2008

Extend your programming skills with a comprehensive study of the key features of SQL Server 2008. Delve into the new core capabilities, get practical guidance from expert developers, and put their cod...More Details

Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 T-SQL Fundamentals

Learn T-SQL, write better code and queries, and extend your SQL Server knowledge

Master the foundations of T-SQL with the right balance of conceptual and practical content. Get hands-on guidance—including exercises and code samples—that show you how to develop code to query and mo...More Details

Programming Microsoft® Office Business Applications

Build composite solutions that connect back-end systems with the people on the front line

Get practical guidance for creating custom applications by using the capabilities of the Microsoft Office platform. This hands-on reference illustrates how to use Microsoft Visual Studio® Tools for Of...More Details

Inside the Index and Search Engines: Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007

Tools and techniques for building custom search solutions in an enterprise environment

Optimize the user search experience in your workplace by customizing and extending the enterprise search capabilities in SharePoint Server 2007. Recognized SharePoint experts deliver the straightforwa...More Details

Solid Code

Adopt the modern coding techniques that help reduce errors and increase your efficiency

Get best-in-class engineering practices to help you write more-robust, bug-free code. Two Microsoft .NET development experts share real-world examples and proven methods for optimizing the software de...More Details

How We Test Software at Microsoft

Get the inside story on how Microsoft manages its software-testing process.

It may surprise you to learn that Microsoft employs as many software testers as developers. Less surprising is the emphasis the company places on the testing discipline—and its role in managing qualit...More Details

Simple Architectures for Complex Enterprises

Dismantle overwhelming IT complexity with a practical methodology and real-world solutions.

Dismantle the overwhelming complexity in your IT projects with strategies and real-world examples from a leading expert on enterprise architecture. This guide describes best practices for creating an ...More Details