About the Author

About the Author

Michael Coles has over a dozen years' experience in SQL database design, T-SQL development, and client-server application programming. He has consulted in a wide range of industries, including the insurance, financial, retail, and manufacturing sectors, among others. Michael's specialty is developing and performance-tuning high-profile SQL Server–based database solutions. He currently works as a consultant for a business intelligence consulting firm. He holds a bachelor's degree in information technology and multiple Microsoft and other certifications.

Michael has published dozens of highly rated technical articles online and in ...

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