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Pro SQL Server 2008 Administration

Apress
  • Flagship book in Apress' line of SQL Server books for database administrators

  • Focuses solely upon database administration – no distractions from core goals

  • Designed around key tasks that database administrators must perform

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiv
  2. Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
  3. Getting Started

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 67-67
    2. Post-Installation

      Pages 143-173
  4. Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2008

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 175-175
    2. Indexing for Performance

      Pages 297-341
    3. Managing Backups

      Pages 343-370
  5. Troubleshooting and Tuning

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 449-449
    2. Monitoring Your Server

      Pages 451-478
    3. Auditing SQL Server

      Pages 479-494

About this book

Pro SQL Server 2008 Administration is critical for database administrators seeking in-depth knowledge on administering SQL Server 2008. This book covers the impact of the new features available in SQL Server 2008 specifically targeted for database administrators, along with the tried-and-true advanced techniques required to support and maintain Microsoft SQL Server.

  • Introduces new administration features of SQL Server 2008
  • Shows how to manage a SQL Server 2008 database at professional level
  • Provides guidance on performance optimization

About the authors

Ken Simmons is a database administrator and developer specializing in Microsoft SQL Server and .NET. He is currently working with a global electronic payment service provider in Columbus, Georgia. He has been working in the IT industry since 2000 and holds certifications for MCP, MCAD, MCSD, MCDBA, and MCTS for SQL 2005. Ken is highly active in the online community and often participates in the SQL forums on MSDN and SQLServerCentral. He enjoys sharing tips that he discovers by writing articles for SQLServerCentral and MSSQLTips.com. He has also formed an SQL Server Users Group in Columbus, Georgia, for SQL Server professionals to come together to share knowledge and resources. When he is not working, Ken enjoys traveling with his wife, Susan, and son, Nathan, and can often be found on a cruise ship, at a Disney resort, or at the beach in his hometown of Pensacola, Florida.

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eBook USD 39.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 49.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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