If you have never programmed with T-SQL but have some background programming knowledge and experience, "Beginning T-SQL with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and 2006" will provide you with an overview of SQL Server query operations and tools used with T-SQL, Microsoft's implementation of the SQL database query language. You can review basic query language commands and syntax, learn how to design and build applications, and understand how to optimize query performance. You can improve your skills with the most up-to-date T-SQL guide, which provides hands-on examples and instructions to guide you through the process.