In these lessons, the narrator explains how to use reporting services, including the Business Intelligence Development Studio, to create professional-looking reports that express the data entered into the SQL database. These reports can be used as an excellent visual representation of the progress of one's project. For example, if a student were using SQL to allow web users to sign up for a news letter, as referenced in the very first informational video, a report designed using wizards through the Business Intelligence Development Studio would be an excellent and professional way to exhibit the popularity of the web site. By giving the student step-by-step information on how to install and use the reporting services, the video allows students to understand the sheer amount of information the reporting services can provide. The information contained in the video, including formatting options and user security, allows students to determine what kind of reports they want to generate to display their data. After examining these four lessons, it is easy to understand why the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Video Lessons are perfect for beginners using SQL. Any SQL student who has had trouble grasping the program's language in the past or anyone who wants the knowledge to further their web site or business using SQL would benefit from watching...

Because each video is well organized and straightforward, beginners will find the videos easy to follow. For example, at the beginning of each video, the narrator summarizes not only what the lesson is about and what the following presentations will contain, but also why the information is important and how SQL students can use it to further their own work. Additionally, the videos provide the students with options, explaining to them what SQL can accomplish, from simple procedures to relatively difficult maneuvers. Thus, the videos do not take an opinionated tone and instruct the students as to what they should do, but instead the videos provide the students with the ability to make informed decisions that are best for their own projects. In addition, the tone of the video also provides SQL students with a more personalized learning environment. Instead of reading a technical manual, students are given the benefit of a person explaining the process of working with SQL. Because students can open the videos on their computer desktops while they work with SQL, the videos allow for a greater synthesis of information and student success. Thus, by providing relevant information, options, and a tone of success, the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Video Lessons are an excellent choice for beginners who want to learn about…