This step-by-step workshop provides you with a solid understanding of Microsoft Transaction Server and its supporting technologies. With the in-depth information and detailed exercises contained in 'Roger Jennings' Database Workshop: Microsoft Transaction Server 2.0', you will develop and implement components for transaction processing. With the help of the accompanying CD-ROM, you will create scalable, robust, and flexible three-tier client/server applications for both the enterprise and the Internet. This book presents topics in a straightforward, friendly style and illustrates key techniques with real-world examples. The task-oriented chapters provide useful information and sensible advice in a down-to-business style - making it easy for you to put your new skills to work quickly. The companion CD-ROM includes a working database that is designed to be an interactive workshop used in conjunction with the book. The robust database system is modeled on a fictitious business with multiple departments; each department's database interacts with the others to form a complete e-commerce system. This interactive workshop is an excellent learning tool and testing ground. The CD also contains tools to augment the book's tasks and all other materials needed to create, customize, and execute the examples in the book.