This book is an introduction and deep-dive into the many uses of
dynamic SQL in Microsoft SQL Server. Dynamic SQL is key to large-scale
searching based upon user-entered criteria. It’s also useful in
generating value-lists, in dynamic pivoting of data for business
intelligence reporting, and for customizing database objects and
querying their structure.

Executing dynamic SQL is at the heart
of applications such as business intelligence dashboards that need to be
fluid and respond instantly to changing user needs as those users
explore their data and view the results. Yet dynamic SQL is feared by
many due to concerns over SQL injection attacks. Reading Dynamic SQL:
Applications, Performance, and Security is your opportunity to learn and
master an often misunderstood feature, including security and SQL
injection.

All aspects of security relevant to dynamic SQL are
discussed in this book. You will learn many ways to save time and
develop code more efficiently, and you will practice directly with
security scenarios that threaten companies around the world every day.
Dynamic SQL: Applications, Performance, and Security helps you bring the
productivity and user-satisfaction of flexible and responsive
applications to your organization safely and securely. Your
organization’s increased ability to respond to rapidly changing business
scenarios will build competitive advantage in an increasingly crowded
and competitive global marketplace.

• Discusses many applications of dynamic SQL, both simple and complex.
• Explains each example with demos that can be run at home and on your laptop.
• Helps you to identify when dynamic SQL can offer superior performance.
• Pays attention to security and best practices to ensure safety of your data.

What You Will Learn

• Build flexible applications
  that respond fast to changing business needs.


• Take advantage of
  unconventional but productive uses of dynamic SQL.


• Protect your data from
  attack through best-practices in your implementations.


• Know about SQL Injection and
  be confident in your defenses against it


• Run at high performance by
  optimizing dynamic SQL in your applications.


• Troubleshoot and debug
  dynamic SQL to ensure correct results.

Who This Book is
For

Dynamic SQL: Applications, Performance, and Security

is for developers and database administrators
looking to hone and build their T-SQL coding skills. The book is ideal for
advanced users wanting to plumb the depths of application flexibility and
troubleshoot performance issues involving dynamic SQL. The book is also ideal
for beginners wanting to learn what dynamic SQL is about and how it can help
them deliver competitive advantage to their organizations.