Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration - Brian Knight Ketan Patel Wayne Snyder Ross.. details from infibeam

About the Book :

This book is a how-to guide for experienced DBAs. The book is loaded with unique tips, tricks and workarounds for handling the most difficult SQL Server admin issues, including:Managing and monitoring SQL ServerAutomating administrationSecurityChange managementPerformance tuning Scaling and replicationClusteringBackup and recovery

About the Author :

Brian Knight, SQL Server MVP, MCDBA is a database manager at Fidelity National Financial and a co-founder of SQLServerCentral.com. He has worked with SQL Server for 10 years and has written several SQL Server books, including Wrox' Professional SQL Server 2005 Integration Services. Ketan Patel is a Development Manager for the Business Intelligence Center of Excellence group at Microsoft. He has worked with SQL Server and other Microsoft technologies for more than 10 years, and has presented at TechEd.Ross LoForte is a SQL technology architect at the Microsoft Technology Center Chicago who specializes in Microsoft SQL Server solutions. He has more than 16 years experience developing, managing, and architecting SQL solutions on large, mission-critical database platforms. Ross presents at TechEd, SQL PASS, Gartner, TDWI, and other conferences.

Interesting Facts :

SQL Server 2008 introduces many new features that will change how DBAs administer SQL Server.The author is a leading authority on SQL Server.The author will actively promote the book on SQLServerCentral.com and other websitesThe new edition is about 30% new and revised from the previous edition (9780470055205).

Contents :

ForwardSQL Server 2005 ArchitectureSQL Server 2005 Installation Best PracticesUpgrading SQL Server 2008 Best PracticesManaging and Troubleshooting the Database EngineAutomating SQL ServerIntegration Services Administration and Performance TuningAnalysis Services Administration and Performance TuningAdministering the Development FeaturesSecuring the Database EngineChange ManagementConfiguring the Server for Optimal PerformanceOptimizing SQL Server 2005Monitoring Your SQL ServerPerformance Tuning T-SQLIndexing Your DatabaseReplicationDatabase MirroringBackup and RecoverySQL Server 2005 Log ShippingClustering SQL Server 2005