Get a developer-focused introduction to the new programmability features in the next version of Microsoft SQL Server—including integration with the Microsoft .NET Framework—and learn powerful new ways to manipulate your servers. Whether you’re a developer currently working with T-SQL or Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET, or you’re responsible for database administration, you’ll see how to draw from your existing skills and knowledge to exploit new SQL Server technology. With introductory-level code samples written in both T-SQL and C#, you’ll understand how to take advantage of the cross-platform interoperability, native support for XML and Web services, shared language base, and other programming innovations to build better solutions from business intelligence to enterprise data management.