Free SQL 2008 R2 Ebook

Microsoft Press has released a free ebook entitled Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2.

PART I Database Administration

CHAPTER 1 SQL Server 2008 R2 Editions and Enhancements 3
CHAPTER 2 Multi-Server Administration 21
CHAPTER 3 Data-Tier Applications 41
CHAPTER 4 High Availability and Virtualization Enhancements 63
CHAPTER 5 Consolidation and Monitoring 85

PART II Business Intelligence Development

CHAPTER 6 Scalable Data Warehousing 109
CHAPTER 7 Master Data Services 125
CHAPTER 8 Complex Event Processing with StreamInsight 145
CHAPTER 9 Reporting Services Enhancements 165
CHAPTER 10 Self-Service Analysis with PowerPivot 189

More information:
http://blogs.msdn.com/microsoft_press/archive/2010/04/14/free-ebook-introducing-microsoft-sql-server-2008-r2.aspx

 

Sams Teach Yourself: ASP.NET Ajax

This book served as a good introduction and overview of what is included in ASP.NET Ajax but if you’re looking for a deep dive look elsewhere.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone that has never used ASP.NET Ajax or that has used an older version. This book will get you up to speed on the basics and introduce you to the Javascript library. Developers that have used ASP.NET Ajax before will need to look elsewhere for a satisfactory read though.

Amazon Link: Sams Teach Yourself ASP.NET Ajax