"Beginning SQL Server 2005 for Developers" ebook

In case you haven't noticed the Red-Gate ad on the Web, they are offering a downloadable copy of Beginning SQL Server 2005 for Developers by Robin Dewson.

You can participate in their promotion of a free trial of SQL Compare or click on the link on the right that says "No thanks, just the ebook, please"

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