Performance tuning is an art or science, depending on who you talk to. SQL Server guru Joe Sack has authored a book on SQL Server 2005 T-SQL and brings us the performance tuning chapter as a preview.   Read more...

Impressions of this new book from Brian Kelley.  Read more...

Two MVPs at one shot in this one. SQL Server MVP Hilary Cotter has written a book on replication, one of the very few there are on this topic. And it's presented as a review by MVP Adam Mechanic, a regular visitor to SQLServerCentral.com. If you're looking for replication help, check out this book.   Read more...

This 1100 page book offers something for everyone. Using Blobs, Analysis Services, Replication, High Availability. 38 Chapters plus ebook and tools on the CD. Should you get it? Read our review of this book to find out!   Read more...

It's not a SQL book and the code examples are in Java, but there is a lot to like about this book. What is refactoring? How would you find it useful? Read the review to find out!   Read more...

Andy read this book recently and gave it a great review. Even though it's not a SQL book! Seriously, take a look at the review. It's a good book that is fun to read.   Read more...

A new T-SQL Bible that is a must have for SQL Server DBAs. Read a review of this book.   Read more...

Should you use this book to prepare for the 70-100 exam? Read the review and find out!   Read more...

A review of Beginning SQL Server 2000 Programming   Read more...

Professional SQL Server 2000 XML - Find out if this book from Wrox is as interesting as it sounds.   Read more...

This is a great administrative reference for anyone using SQL Server 2000.   Read more...

Steve Jones reviews Robert Viera's Professional SQL Server Programming text.   Read more...

Is this a book you should read? Spend a few minutes reading the review to find out!   Read more...

Steve Jones's review of a great guide for tuning the Windows 2000 OS.   Read more...

This book discusses some of the issues that exist today in software. A good read for anyone developing software.   Read more...

Steve Jones's review of this classic and reference. A must-have for every SQL Server DBA.   Read more...

Steve Jones reviews of this reference.   Read more...

An fascinating look at security in the digital world.   Read more...

Steve Jones's review of the updated classic.   Read more...

Steve Jones reviews the premier DTS reference for SQL Server 2000.   Read more...