A quick-start guide to mastering all of SQL Server 2000’s hot new Web development and database programming features

SQL Server 2000’s new XML features, Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and scripting capabilities make it easier than ever for Web developers to create and manage flexible, scalable database applications optimized for the Internet—especially e-commerce applications. This quick-start guide is for Web developers and database programmers who need to get up to speed on these powerful new features. It begins with a no-frills tutorial on SQL programming basics and all the new SQL features. Then, step-by-step, it shows readers how to use those features to build cool database applications and to optimize database performance.