InstantForum.NET v2.9.0SQLServerCentralhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/notifications@sqlservercentral.comThu, 24 May 2012 12:12:54 GMT20http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic835574-203-1.aspxGood one...Sun, 06 Feb 2011 23:27:07 GMTSakthivel Chidambaramhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic835574-203-1.aspxExcellent book. I actually used it for over a year to solve many performance problems on our prodution databases. I have actually gone beyond the book's level to solve prodution issues. Let me explain: the book is excellent, it gives some simple examples of query so one can understand the underneath wiring. However in production performance tuning scenarios, I have most of times more complex situations that I have to think outside the box and utilize author's concept to solve real-world problems. It is an excellent reference book to prove to your boss what was wrong in the system.This is a must read. BTW, another "must read" book is Tom Kyte "Expert Oracle ....". He wrote for Oracle, but the TP explanation (isolation, locking ....) is excellent (if anyone have questions or doubts how database processes records, you must read this book).Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:36:16 GMTjswong05http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic835574-203-1.aspxGreat review, Jeff and I totally agree. An excellent book by a great writer, SQL expert, supportive resource, and all-around excellent guy. :-)Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:11:43 GMTRBarryYounghttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic835574-203-1.aspx[quote][b]Grant Fritchey (12/20/2009)[/b][hr]Hey Jeff,Thanks for the great review and the kind words. "I'm not worthy" doesn't begin to cover it, but thanks for the sentiments.[/quote]Heh... Humility and knowledge will get you everywhere, Grant. Both books were an absolute pleasure to read and study. "Not worthy" certainly isn't a phrase that ever entered my mind while I was reading them. I've used the new knowledge I've found in those books many times since I've read them and that's the true worth of a good book. Very well done, Grant.Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:27:02 GMTJeff Modenhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic835574-203-1.aspxHey Jeff,Thanks for the great review and the kind words. "I'm not worthy" doesn't begin to cover it, but thanks for the sentiments.Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:45:50 GMTGrant Fritcheyhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic835574-203-1.aspx[quote][b]CirquedeSQLeil (12/18/2009)[/b][hr]Nice review, thanks for the info Jeff.[/quote]You bet, Jason. Thanks for the feedback. Grant is an easy read... I read his book in just two nights. Heh... if you want a primer in XML, that's in there, too!Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:16:03 GMTJeff Modenhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic835574-203-1.aspxNice review, thanks for the info Jeff.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:54:31 GMTSQLRNNRhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic835574-203-1.aspx[quote][b]Robert Frasca (12/17/2009)[/b][hr]I have the book on my desk. I also have had the pleasure of speaking with Grant and hearing him speak at the New England SQL Server User Group and a SQL Code Camp. He also has anothe book out which is equally good. SQL Server 2008 Query Performance Tuning Distilled.Nice review and you really did a great job of identifying the value of the book.[/quote]I've read that one cover to cover, as well. As you say, it's equally as good.Thanks for your comment on the review, Robert.Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:51:26 GMTJeff Modenhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic835574-203-1.aspxI have the book on my desk. I also have had the pleasure of speaking with Grant and hearing him speak at the New England SQL Server User Group and a SQL Code Camp. He also has anothe book out which is equally good. SQL Server 2008 Query Performance Tuning Distilled.Nice review and you really did a great job of identifying the value of the book.Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:19:44 GMTRobert Frascahttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic835574-203-1.aspxJust downloaded the ebook now from sqlservercentral...I always try to learn something new every day, sounds like this will help me do just that. Thanks for the tip.Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:12:17 GMTJeremyGhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic835574-203-1.aspxNot only is the book great, but all of his videos on the subject on http://www.sqlshare.com are also must sees as well. He is one of the best speakers on the site bar none BTW, you can download the e-book PDF version for free too. :) Travis.Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:34:31 GMTTravisDBAhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic835574-203-1.aspxdownloaded it again, thank youcheck into selling it in the iTunes App Store. I recently found a lot of SQL books there for a lot less than the Amazon price. i bought this one[url=http://www.amazon.com/Inside-Microsoft%C2%AE-SQL-Server%C2%AE-2008/dp/0735626030/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261058271&sr=8-1][/url]for $5.99 and read it on the train to and from work everydayThu, 17 Dec 2009 06:58:32 GMTalen teplitskyhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic835574-203-1.aspxAfter going thru your review, I will try to grab the book for my collection. Great...Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:06:22 GMTAnipaulhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic835574-203-1.aspxComments posted to this topic are about the item [B]<A HREF="/articles/Book+Reviews/69019/">Dissecting SQL Server Execution Plans</A>[/B]Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:05:19 GMTJeff Moden