This is a focused guide to SQL Server 2000 for experienced SQL Server administrators and developers. Rahul Sharma focuses on helping professionals take advantage of the powerful new features built into SQL Server 2000 -- and on providing real-world solutions, scripts, and utilities that can dramatically improve your effectiveness. Sharma begins with an overview of SQL Server 2000 focused on its compelling new features for both OLTP and OLAP applications. He reviews major enhancements to SQL Server 2000, including XML support, tight Web integration, indexed views, distributed partitioned views, user-defined functions, and more. Next, he moves on to advanced SQL Server 2000 database administration, including the use of SQL-DMO object models, database c...