Finding Further Information

In addition to the administration information in this book, additional information about using SQL Server 6.0 is available from the following sources, as well as from the Microsoft® Development Library and Microsoft® TechNet.

The Microsoft Developer Network provides in-depth information for developers. With Level 1 of the Developer Network, you get four quarterly releases of the Development Library, packed with inside information on programming for Microsoft Windows and Windows NT, plus other program benefits. With Level 2 of the Developer Network, you'll receive all the Level 1 benefits plus quarterly releases of the Development Platform, containing the latest Windows and Windows NT Workstation operating systems and API-level SDKs and DDKs from Microsoft. For ordering information, call (800) 759-5474.

Microsoft TechNet is the front-line resource for fast complete answers to technical questions on Microsoft desktop and system products. Through two monthly CDs, you get everything from crucial data on client/server and workgroup computing, systems platforms, and database products to the latest applications support for Microsoft Windows and the Apple® Macintosh®. For ordering information, call your reseller or (800) 344-2121.

Online Help

To access online Help while using SQL Server, choose the Help button or press f1 from within SQL Enterprise Manager or ISQL/w. To access context-sensitive Transact-SQL Help from SQL Enterprise Manager or ISQL/w, press shift f1. From within isql, execute the sp_helpsql system stored procedure.

SQL Server Books Online

The setup program gives you the option of installing Microsoft SQL Server Books Online. If you choose this option, setup adds the Books Online icon to the Microsoft SQL Server 6.0 program group. By choosing this icon, you can access online versions of the SQL Server documentation.

Important SQL Server Books Online contains the most up-to-date information about SQL Server 6.0, including information that changed or was unavailable when the SQL Server 6.0 books were printed.

Microsoft SQL Server System Administrator's Companion

Incorporates configuration, administration, and troubleshooting topics. Describes server and client configuration. Explains system administration tasks, such as managing devices and databases, backing up and recovering data, performing replication, scheduling tasks, managing security, and monitoring performance. Describes error conditions and gives troubleshooting procedures.

Microsoft SQL Server Database Developer's Companion

The online version of this book provides an overview of Transact-SQL, which is an enhanced version of SQL (structured query language). Discusses managing data and database objects, such as tables, views, indexes, stored procedures, defaults, rules, constraints, and user-defined datatypes.

Microsoft SQL Server Transact-SQL Reference

Explains how to use Transact-SQL statements and other features to access databases, and provides syntax and descriptions for Transact-SQL statements, system procedures, utility programs, and system tables.

Microsoft SQL Server Setup

Provides instructions for installing SQL Server 6.0 servers and clients.

Microsoft SQL Server Programming SQL Distributed Management Objects

Provides syntax and reference information for the SQL Distributed Management Objects, which are 32-bit OLE Automation objects for the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems. These objects, properties, methods, and collections are used to write scripts and programs that can administer multiple SQL Servers distributed across a network.

Microsoft SQL Server Programming DB-Library for C

Provides syntax and reference information for the DB-Library™ application programming interface (API), which is used to write C/C++ client programs for the Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 95, Windows NT, and MS-DOS operating systems.

Microsoft SQL Server Programming DB-Library for Visual Basic

Provides syntax and reference information for the DB-Library API, which is used to write Microsoft® Visual Basic® programming system-based client programs for the Windows operating system.

Microsoft SQL Server Programming Open Data Services

Provides syntax and reference information for the Microsoft Open Data Services API, which is used to write C/C++ server and gateway programs for the Windows NT operating system.