Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Essential Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Skills Made EasyGet up and running on Microsoft SQL Server 2012 in no time with help from this thoroughly revised, practical resource. Filled with real-world examples and hands-on exercises, Microsoft SQL Server 2012: A Beginner's Guide, Fifth Edition starts by explaining fundamental relational database system concepts. Then, you'll learn how to write Transact-SQL statements, execute simple and complex database queries, handle system administration and security, and use the powerful analysis, business intelligence, and reporting tools. XML, spatial data, and full-text search are also covered in this step-by-step tutorial.Install, configure, and customize SQL Server 2012Create and modify database objects with Transact SQL statementsWrite stored procedures and user-defined functionsHandle backup and recoveryAutomate administrative tasksTune your database system for optimal performance, availability, and reliabilityImplement security measures using authentication, encryption, and authorizationWork with SQL Server Analysis Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, and other business intelligence toolsStore, display, and query XML documents Manage spatial dataQuery documents using MS Full-Text Search (FTS)