This book requires that you create and use the Northwind and pubs sample databases. The Northwind and pubs sample databases are not installed by default in SQL Server 2005. These databases can be downloaded from the Microsoft Download Center at the following address:

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30196

Alternatively, you can download the scripts that create the Northwind and pubs databases as part of the code samples for the book. Instructions for downloading the code samples for the book will be provided shortly.