Chapter 1, Introduction to SQL Server 2017, very briefly covers the most important features and enhancements, not just those for developers. The chapter shows the whole picture and point readers in the direction of where things are moving.
Chapter 2, Review of SQL Server Features for Developers, brief recapitulates the features available for developers in previous versions of SQL Server and serves as a foundation for an explanation of the many new features in SQL Server 2016. Some best practices are covered as well.
Chapter 3, SQL Server Tools, helps you understand the changes in the release management of SQL Server tools and explores small and handy enhancements in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). It also introduces ...
