* Delivers the know-how that novice database developers, enthusiasts, and independent software vendors need in order to use the SSE database
* Written in the typical nonintimidating For Dummies style, the book's emphasis is on installing SSE and using it to create simple database applications with other tools in Microsoft's Express product line
* Covers how to use SQL Server Express Manager, an easy-to-use management tool that comes with SSE, and the Application XCopy feature, which provides SSE with the ability to treat databases like files
* Addresses topics unique to SSE and not covered in standard SQL Server books, including network and security features, migrating and connecting from Access and MSDE to SSE, and migrating from SSE to the full-blown SQL Server database
* The CD-ROM contains SQL Server Express trial version and the Web site has the code from applications featured in the book .